Human Anatomy And Physiology

noun sexual intercourse between individuals, especially involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

• The act of coitus is a natural part of the reproductive process.
• Some animals engage in coitus only during certain seasons.
• I heard they were caught having coitus in the park last night.
• The collaboration between the two companies was like a coitus of ideas, resulting in a successful product launch.

noun the pattern of steps of a horse or other quadruped

• The physical therapist observed the patient's gait to assess any abnormalities.
• She noticed his awkward gait as he walked across the room.
• His gait was so off, it looked like he was doing a funny dance.
• The politician's confident gait as he entered the room showed his readiness to take charge.

noun a muscle located in the lower back that connects the lumbar vertebrae to the femur

• The psoas major is a major muscle located in the lower back.
• I pulled my psoas major during my workout yesterday.
• My psoas major is killing me after that intense yoga class.
• The psoas major is often referred to as the 'muscle of the soul' due to its connection to emotions and stress.