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ˈsoʊ əspsoas
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Princeton's WordNet
psoasnoun
either of two muscles of the abdomen and pelvis that flex the trunk and rotate the thigh
Wiktionary
psoasnoun
Either of two muscles, the psoas major and psoas minor involved in flexion of the trunk
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psoas
The psoas is a large muscle group located in the lower lumbar region of the spine and the hip joint which is primarily responsible for flexing the hip and spine. It is actually two muscles, the psoas major and the psoas minor, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining upright posture, walking, and running.
Webster Dictionary
Psoasnoun
an internal muscle arising from the lumbar vertebrae and inserted into the femur. In man there are usually two on each side, and the larger one, or great psoas, forms a part of the iliopsoas
Etymology: [Gr. a muscle of the loin: cf. f. psoas.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Psoas
sō′as, n. a muscle of the loins and pelvis: the tenderloin.—adj. Psoat′ic. [Gr. psoa, psua, generally in pl. psoai, psuai.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of psoas in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of psoas in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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