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Psoas
Meaning: A deep hip flexor muscle running from the lumbar spine to the femur.
In practice: A tight psoas from prolonged sitting can cause chronic lower back pain.
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Which word means: Paired chewing muscles from the sphenoid; the lateral one opens and protrudes the jaw.
Answer: Pterygoid
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Answer: Multifidus
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