Apollo's belt
The Adonis Belt, scientifically lesser known as the iliac furrow, is a prominent feature of the human anatomy celebrated in both art and modern fitness culture. It is discernible as one or two grooves running from the hip bone, specifically the iliac crest, to the pubis. Historically, this anatomical feature has taken on various names influenced by mythology, athletes, and art.
Terminology and Historical Usage[edit | edit source]
Throughout time, the Adonis Belt has been referenced by a myriad of titles, each reflecting the cultural or academic context:
- Poseidon's Fanny-pack
- Aphrodite's Saddle
- Hercule's Girdles
- Athlete's girdle
- Apollo's Belt
Though historically considered a formal anatomical term, "iliac furrow" has lost its prominence in current medical literature and does not feature in the modern Terminologia Anatomica. The term is also notably absent from abstracts indexed by PubMed.[2]
Modern Context and Significance[edit | edit source]
In the realm of modern anatomy, the Adonis Belt is usually referred to in the context of nearby anatomical landmarks, such as:
Despite its diminished status in medical discourse, the Adonis Belt remains significant in other fields:
- Art history: Historically, the iliac furrow has been celebrated in sculptures and paintings, often as an emblem of youthful beauty and physical perfection.[3][4]
- Bodybuilding and fitness culture: The term "Apollo's belt" is ubiquitously used by bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts, and their admirers, marking it as a sought-after physical trait.
- Pop culture: The more colloquial "Adonis belt" is occasionally used to describe this feature, drawing from the mythological figure Adonis, synonymous with handsome youth.
See also[edit | edit source]
Gray's Anatomy[edit source]
- Gray's Anatomy Contents
- Gray's Anatomy Subject Index
- About Classic Gray's Anatomy
- Note to Contributors of Gray's Anatomy
- Glossary of anatomy terms
Anatomy atlases (external)[edit source]
[1] - Anatomy Atlases
| Apollo's belt Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Anatomy and morphology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fields |
|  |
| Bacteria | ||
| Protists | ||
| Plants | ||
| Invertebrates | ||
| Mammals | ||
| Other vertebrates | ||
| Other topics | ||
 | This anatomy article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
