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either of two muscles, one on each side of the loin, extending internally from the sides of the spinal column to the upper end of the femur, which assist in flexing and rotating the thigh and flexing the trunk on the pelvis. Origin of psoas Expand. Greek.
The psoas major (/ËsoÊ.És/ or /ËsoÊ.aes/ ,Ã¦s the word psoas comes from The greek psoa meaning âthe loin.â) region is a long fusiform muscle located on the side of the lumbar region of the vertebral column and brim of the lesser. pelviss part of the iliopsoas, psoas major contributes to flexion in the hip joint. On the lumbar spine, unilateral contraction bends the trunk laterally, while bilateral contraction raises the trunk from its supine position.