Iliac colon
iliac colon n.
The portion of the descending colon that lies in the left iliac fossa, between the crest of the left ilium and the pelvic brim.
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iliac muscle n. A muscle with its origin from the iliac fossa, with insertion to the tendon of the psoas muscle, the anterior surface of the lesser trochanter, and the capsule of the hip joint, with nerve supply from the lumbar plexus, and whose action flexes the thigh and rotates it medially.
- Iliad
[il-ee-uh d] /ˈɪl i əd/ noun 1. (italics) a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, ascribed to Homer. 2. (sometimes lowercase) any similar poem; a long narrative. 3. (often lowercase) a long series of woes, trials, etc. /ˈɪlɪəd/ noun 1. a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, attributed to Homer and […]
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iliac region n. See inguinal region.
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[il-ee-uh d] /ˈɪl i əd/ noun 1. (italics) a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, ascribed to Homer. 2. (sometimes lowercase) any similar poem; a long narrative. 3. (often lowercase) a long series of woes, trials, etc. /ˈɪlɪəd/ noun 1. a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, attributed to Homer and […]
- Iliamna
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