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iliacus

Syllabification: (i·li·a·cus)
Pronunciation: /iˈlīəkəs/

(also iliacus muscle)
Definition of iliacus

noun

Anatomy
  • a triangular muscle that passes from the pelvis through the groin on either side and, together with the psoas, flexes the hip.

Origin:

early 17th century: from late Latin

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