iliacus

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A muscle inside the hip that helps bend the thigh forward

noun
/ˌɪliˈækəs/

Specialized

: iliaco

In Pilates, many movements specifically target the iliacus and surrounding muscles.

Examples

During the exercise, strengthening the iliacus can improve hip mobility.
The iliacus muscle plays a crucial role in helping to flex the thigh at the hip joint.
Electrodes in these locations could activate the spinal nerve roots innervating the psoas major and iliacus muscles, as well as many other muscles, which may explain their high rate of spillover.

Academic text (2001)

Compounds

Turdus iliacus

Specialized

9.9

A small bird with reddish sides and a pale stripe above the eye

Surface Forms

iliacus singular

iliaci plural

Etymology

Iliacus comes from the Latin word ilium, which means 'hip' or 'flank', so the name literally means 'of the hip'. That's why the iliacus is the muscle in the hip area that helps lift the thigh and bend the hip.