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ABSTRACT
Even though the psoas major muscle function is a frequent topic in sports and clinical science, there is a gap in the literature regarding its role in speaking and singing. As a consequence, this article critically examines and compares available literature and focuses on posture, anatomy, and function, as well as biomechanics of the psoas major muscle and anecdotal evidence from respectable practitioners. This article is a literature review, which offers the following: (1) The psoas major muscle is connected to the diaphragm through the medial arcuate; (2) its fascia is continuous with the pelvic floor fascia, which constructs connection with the conjoint tendon, transverse abdominus, and the internal oblique. This literature analysis suggests that moving, respiring, and vocalizing may be intimately connected through the psoas major muscle. Ultimately, the literature review argues that the psoas major muscle impacts vocal expression, and further research is needed.
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Notes
1. A fascicle is a small bundle of muscle or nerve fibers (Grimm et al. Citation2017).
2. Inferolateral means below and to one side.
3. Inferomedial means situated below and in the middle.
4. Ipsilateral means on the same side, as opposed to contralateral.
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Michaela Bartoskova
Michaela Bartoskova is a singing/voice/movement coach. In addition to running her private studio practice, she leads three vocal projects in London, such as a vocal improvisation group, choir, and voice and yoga classes. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in voice pedagogy/research at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David/Voice Workshop UK, and she is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework.