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psoas major muscle

m. psoas major

The psoas major is a long fusiform muscle placed on the side of the lumbar region of the vertebral column and brim of the lesser pelvis. It joins the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas. In less than 50 per cent of subjects the psoas major is accompanied by the psoas minor. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Bone
Latin Name m. psoas major
FMA ID 18060

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the psoas major muscle?

The psoas major is a long fusiform muscle placed on the side of the lumbar region of the vertebral column and brim of the lesser pelvis. It joins the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas. In less than 50 per cent of subjects the psoas major is accompanied by the psoas minor. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the psoas major muscle?

The Latin name for the psoas major muscle is m. psoas major.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:18060 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001298 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — psoas major muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.