iliopsoas
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A large muscle at the front of the hip that lifts the thigh toward the body
- noun
- /ˌɪliˈoʊsoʊs/
- Specialized
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iliopsoas
- When she injured her iliopsoas, it became painful to lift her leg.
Examples
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The iliopsoas is essential for movements like walking and running.
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Athletes often strengthen their iliopsoas to improve their performance.
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Iliopsoas (Figure 7):
Academic text (2001)
Synonyms
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One of two large muscles in the lower belly that lifts the knee and turns the leg
focuses on hip flexion and lifting the thigh rather than trunk movement
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A muscle inside the hip that helps bend the thigh forward
is larger and combines hip flexion with stronger thigh lifting
Surface Forms
iliopsoas singular
iliopsoases plural
Morphology
Etymology
Iliopsoas combines two muscle names: iliacus from ilium meaning 'hip bone' and psoas, a Greek word meaning 'lower back' or 'loin'. So iliopsoas literally names the muscle that links the hip bone and lower back and helps lift the thigh, which explains its role in walking and bending at the hip.