piriforme
/piɾifoɾme/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for the piriformis muscle is piriforme.
The term refers to the specific muscle that rotates the thigh laterally.
Meaning: muscle that rotates the thigh laterally (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/piɾifoɾme/
Did you know?
- While piriforme is the anatomical term, Spanish speakers often refer to the condition caused by this muscle as el síndrome del piramidal.
- If a Spanish speaker uses the word piriforme in a non-medical context, they are likely referring to an object that has a pear-like shape.
- The word piriforme is a combination of 'pera' (pear) and 'forma' (shape), making it a literal description of the muscle's appearance.
Examples in context
- El músculo piriforme puede causar dolor en el glúteo.The piriformis muscle can cause pain in the buttock.
- El músculo piriforme está muy tenso.The piriformis muscle is very tense.
- Siento un dolor en el piriforme.I feel a pain in the piriformis.
- El fisioterapeuta trabajó el piriforme.The physiotherapist worked on the piriformis.
Example conversation
At a physical therapy clinic.
- Sofía¿Le duele el músculo piriforme?Does your piriformis muscle hurt?
- JavierSí, me duele mucho el piriforme.Yes, my piriformis hurts a lot.
- SofíaVoy a estirar el piriforme para ayudarle.I am going to stretch the piriformis to help you.
- JavierMuchas gracias, Sofía.Thank you very much, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
