Gluteofemoral

/ˌɡluːtiəʊˈfɛmərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the gluteus muscle (in the buttocks) and the femur (thighbone).

Etymology

Compound of gluteus (from Latin, meaning buttock) and femoral (from Latin femur meaning thigh). This anatomical term was formed in modern medical terminology to describe structures or relationships involving both regions.

Kelly Says

Doctors use these super-specific anatomical terms to pinpoint exactly where injuries or problems occur—gluteofemoral pain might be at the junction where your buttock muscles attach to your thighbone, a common spot for runners' injuries.

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