Divaricator

/daɪˈværɪkeɪtər/ noun

Definition

An anatomical structure or tool that causes spreading or branching apart; in anatomy, a muscle that spreads limbs apart.

Etymology

From 'divaricate' + '-or' (suffix indicating an agent or thing that performs an action).

Kelly Says

Divaricator muscles are crucial in childbirth and athletic flexibility—they're the muscles that literally spread your legs, and their strength directly impacts your range of motion.

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