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In this article, I will explain the “iliac muscle” in detail.
The iliac muscle is located inside the lower abdomen and is an important muscle involved in relieving lower back pain and improving posture. We will delve deeper into the function of this muscle, how to train it, and its role in maintaining health.
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What is iliac muscle
The iliac muscle is a muscle located in the lower abdomen of humans, and it has an important role spanning the lumbar spine and femur. This is an important muscle for maintaining body balance, and is particularly known to help prevent and improve lower back pain.
How to read iliac muscle
The iliac muscle is read as “chokotsuki.” Since difficult kanji are used, you may get lost in how to read them, but it's a good idea to remember them as a step in understanding the importance of that function.
Characteristics of iliac muscle
The iliac muscle mainly has the power to support the axis, and supports basic movements such as standing, walking, and running. Also, when the iliac muscle weakens, posture deteriorates and it can also cause lower back pain.
Location and position of iliac muscle
Specifically, the iliac muscle starts at the bottom of the spine and connects to the upper part of the femur. If you look at the human anatomy chart, you can understand its location in more detail.
How to memorize iliac muscles
The trick to memorizing the position of the iliac muscle is to remember that it is a muscle that supports the inside from the lower back to the thigh. When learning visually, it is useful to refer to human anatomy diagrams.
English and Latin for iliac muscle
It's called “Iliopsoas Muscle” in English. In Latin, this muscle is represented as “Musculus Iliopsoas,” and this term is often used in anatomy.
Trivia about iliac muscle
Interestingly, the iliac muscle is also often referred to as “the enemy of modern people sitting on chairs.” This is because if you sit for a long time, your iliac muscle shortens, which can cause lower back pain, etc.
Tissues associated with iliac muscle: characteristics of the lumbar spine
The lumbar spine is located in the human spine (spine) between the thoracic vertebrae and sacrum, and mainly makes up the lumbar region. The lumbar spine consists of 5 vertebrae, and the spine in this part is relatively large and strengthened to support weight. A healthy lumbar spine is fundamental to supporting everyday movements such as standing, walking, and sitting, and the condition of the lumbar spine is greatly involved in overall health.
The iliac muscle is directly related to this lumbar spine and supports stability and movement of the lumbar spine in particular. By connecting the part that attaches to the lumbar spine called the psoas major (soas major) muscle (soas major) with the iliac bone, the burden on the lumbar spine is reduced, and it contributes to lumbar protection.
Tissues related to iliac muscle: location and position of the lumbar spine
The lumbar spine is located in the lower middle of the spine, between the upper thoracic vertebrae and the lower sacrum. This lumbar spine is the center that supports human body weight, and also plays an important role in providing body flexibility and movement.
The iliac muscle is a muscle that stretches from the lumbar spine to the femur, and the support this muscle gives to the lumbar spine directly affects daily activities and performance during sports activities. By properly functioning iliac muscles, it is possible to protect the lumbar spine from stress caused by unnecessary rotation, bending and stretching of the lumbar spine, and reduce the risk of lower back pain, etc.
Tissues associated with iliac muscle: lumbar spine trivia
The relationship between lumbar spine and iliac muscle is particularly emphasized in the context of preventing lower back pain caused by long hours of sitting work or lack of exercise. Staying in the same position for a long time shortens the iliac muscle, which becomes a burden on the lumbar spine and can be one cause of lower back pain. That's why regular stretching and moderate exercise are recommended.
Also, the lumbar spine is a core part of various exercises, and maintaining lumbar spine health is essential for maintaining overall health. When the iliac muscle does not function properly, excessive pressure is applied to the lumbar spine, which increases the risk of diseases such as lower back pain and herniated discs.
Overall, in order to maintain lumbar spine health, it is important to take care of surrounding muscle groups, including the iliac muscle. By strengthening the iliac muscles and reducing the burden on the lumbar spine through proper stretching and exercise, it helps to live a healthy and comfortable daily life.
Iliac muscle quiz with correct answers
Q1. What symptoms are likely to occur when the iliac muscle is weak?
Correct answer: Lower back pain or poor posture
Q2. What part of the muscle is the iliac muscle connected to?
Correct answer: From the bottom of the lumbar spine to the top of the femur
summary
This time, I explained the location and location of the “iliac muscle”, how to memorize it, and the English and Latin notation.
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