Iliacus muscle
Iliacus Muscle
The Iliacus Muscle (pronounced: il-ee-AY-kus) is a large, triangular muscle which is located in the pelvis. It is one of the muscles that make up the hip flexors and is important for walking, running, and standing up from a sitting position.
Etymology
The term "Iliacus" is derived from the Latin word "ilium", which refers to the largest part of the hip bone. The "-acus" suffix is used in anatomical terminology to denote a muscle that is associated with a particular bone or region.
Function
The primary function of the Iliacus Muscle is to flex the hip joint. It also assists in lateral rotation of the thigh and stabilizes the hip joint.
Related Terms
- Psoas Major: This is another muscle that forms the hip flexors along with the Iliacus Muscle. Together, they are often referred to as the "Iliopsoas".
- Hip Flexors: A group of muscles that work together to flex the hip joint.
- Hip Bone: The bone to which the Iliacus Muscle is attached.
- Thigh: The part of the leg between the hip and the knee. The Iliacus Muscle helps in its lateral rotation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iliacus muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Iliacus muscle
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