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Muscular system

Iliacus muscle

Musculus iliacus

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System
Muscular system
Regions
Lower limb
Side
Left and right
Part of
Iliopsoas muscle
Iliacus muscle (Musculus iliacus) highlighted in a 3D model of the human body
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DescriptionUnreviewed

The iliacus is a flat, triangular muscle which fills the iliac fossa.

It forms the lateral portion of iliopsoas, providing flexion of the thigh and lower limb at the acetabulofemoral joint.

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Muscle attachments

Origin

Names

Latin
Musculus iliacus
English
Iliacus muscle
French
Muscle iliaque
Spanish
Músculo ilíaco
Portuguese
Músculo ilíaco

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