Definition of Iliacus

1. a muscle in the groin [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Iliacus

1. Origin, iliac fossa; insertion, tendon of psoas, anterior surface of lesser trochanter, and capsule of hip joint; action, flexes thigh and rotates it medially; nerve supply, lumbar plexus. Synonym: musculus iliacus, iliac muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iliacus

iliac horn
iliac horns
iliac muscle
iliac plexus
iliac roll
iliac spine
iliac steal
iliac tubercle
iliac tuberosity
iliac vein
iliac veins
iliacal
iliacosubfascial fossa
iliacosubfascial hernia
iliacus (current term)
iliacus minor
iliacuses
iliadelphus
iliads
ilial
ilices
ilicic
ilicic acid
ilicin
iligant
ilinskite
ilio-
iliococcygeal
iliococcygeal muscle

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