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psoas muscle |
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| Synonyms |
psoas |
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| Definitions |
A powerful flexor of the thigh at the hip joint (psoas major) and a weak flexor of the trunk and lumbar spinal column (psoas minor). Psoas is derived from the Greek 'psoa', the plural meaning 'muscles of the loin'. It is a common site of infection manifesting as abscess (PSOAS ABSCESS). The psoas muscles and their fibers are also used frequently in experiments in muscle physiology. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0008450 |
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| definition |
A powerful flexor of the thigh at the hip joint (psoas major) and a weak flexor of the trunk and lumbar spinal column (psoas minor). Psoas is derived from the Greek 'psoa', the plural meaning 'muscles of the loin'. It is a common site of infection manifesting as abscess (PSOAS ABSCESS). The psoas muscles and their fibers are also used frequently in experiments in muscle physiology. |
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psoas |
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uberon |
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UBERON:0008450 |
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psoas muscle |
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UBERON:0008450 |
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psoas muscle |
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MA:0002553 NCIT:C33422 BTO:0001140 UMLS:C0085221 Wikipedia:Psoas SCTID:276167002 EMAPA:36157 galen:Psoas MESH:D016658 |
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