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psoas

 

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Noun psoas has 1 sense
  1. psoas - either of two muscles of the abdomen and pelvis that flex the trunk and rotate the thigh
    --1 is a kind of
    skeletal muscle, striated muscle

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Psoas

Description:

The psoas is a muscle located in the abdomen that plays a crucial role in hip flexion and stabilizing the lower back. It is a deep-seated muscle that connects the lumbar spine to the femur, making it one of the longest and strongest muscles in the human body.

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun - Anatomy:

In anatomy, the psoas refers to the psoas major muscle, which is part of the hip flexor group. It originates from the lumbar vertebrae and inserts into the femur, enabling movements such as lifting the knee towards the chest.

Sample sentence: The psoas can be vulnerable to tightness or strains as a result of prolonged sitting or vigorous physical activity.

2. Noun - Local:

In some local dialects, "psoas" is used as a slang term to refer to a delicious and popular street food made from marinated and grilled pork.

Sample sentence: Whenever I visit that city, I always make sure to try their famous psoas, it's absolutely mouthwatering!

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