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psoas

/ˈsoʊ.æs/

Tradução: Músculo profundo do abdome e da pelve que faz a flexão do tronco e a rotação do quadril.

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noun

/ˈsoʊ.æs/C2formalmedical
  • ptMúsculo profundo do abdome e da pelve que faz a flexão do tronco e a rotação do quadril.

A noun referring to either of two muscles located in the abdomen and pelvis that are responsible for flexing the trunk and rotating the thigh.

  1. Hip flexor muscleC1formalmedical

    Either of two muscles (psoas major and psoas minor) located in the abdomen and pelvis that are responsible for flexing the trunk and rotating the thigh.

    ptMúsculo psoas

    • The psoas muscle is essential for maintaining good posture.
    • Tight psoas muscles can cause lower back pain.
    • Stretching the psoas can improve hip mobility.
    • The psoas major connects the lumbar spine to the femur.