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Fields of Study > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Fields of Study > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal tissues > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal tissues > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal tissues > muscle tissues > skeletal muscle > psoas muscles
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Preferred Term:

psoas muscles

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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
skeletal muscle
Entry Terms:
  • psoas major
  • psoas minor
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/190819
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