Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study

Burhan Yarar; Melike Taşcı; Bahar Yılmaz Çankaya; Samet Kapakin; Yusuf Ziya Doğru

doi:10.32322/jhsm.1979447

Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study

Abstract

Aims: A short iliopsoas muscle, which is the primary flexor of the hip joint, has been associated with a smaller femoral neck anteversion (FNA) angle. However, no studies examining the relationship between iliopsoas muscle volume/surface area and FNA were found in the literature. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate this relationship. Methods: This study used 3D Slicer software to import abdominopelvic (including the knee joint) computed tomography (CT) images of 90 individuals and to automatically calculate the iliopsoas muscle’s volume and surface area. The FNA was measured manually on the CT scans using Radiant software. Results: While iliopsoas muscle volume and surface area were found to be larger in males than in females, no significant difference was found between genders in FNA values. A positive correlation was found between bilateral iliopsoas muscle parameters and both FNAs in males, and between bilateral iliopsoas muscle volume and the right FNA in females. Conclusion: This study has presented new data on the relationship between the volume and surface area of the iliopsoas muscle and the FNA. The findings of this study may guide future research and help orthopedic and physical therapy clinicians with diagnosis and treatment.

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Supporting Institution

The authors declared no financial support.

Ethical Statement

The study was approved by Ataturk university’s Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Date: 31/10/2025, Decision No: 718).

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physiotherapy

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Burhan Yarar ^*
0000-0003-2569-3352
Türkiye

Melike Taşcı
0000-0001-9428-1189
Türkiye

Bahar Yılmaz Çankaya
0000-0001-5395-3276
Türkiye

Samet Kapakin
0000-0002-2482-2813
Türkiye

Yusuf Ziya Doğru
0000-0002-5666-8400
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 19, 2026

Submission Date

June 26, 2026

Acceptance Date

August 6, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 5

DOI

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1979447

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https://izlik.org/JA69WG37SF

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APA

Yarar, B., Taşcı, M., Yılmaz Çankaya, B., Kapakin, S., & Doğru, Y. Z. (2026). Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, 9(5), 1364-1369. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1979447

AMA

1.Yarar B, Taşcı M, Yılmaz Çankaya B, Kapakin S, Doğru YZ. Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9(5):1364-1369. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1979447

Chicago

Yarar, Burhan, Melike Taşcı, Bahar Yılmaz Çankaya, Samet Kapakin, and Yusuf Ziya Doğru. 2026. “Analyzing the Relationship Between the Iliopsoas Muscle and the Femoral Neck Anteversion Angle: A 3D Slicer Study”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 (5): 1364-69. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1979447.

EndNote

Yarar B, Taşcı M, Yılmaz Çankaya B, Kapakin S, Doğru YZ (September 1, 2026) Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 5 1364–1369.

IEEE

[1]B. Yarar, M. Taşcı, B. Yılmaz Çankaya, S. Kapakin, and Y. Z. Doğru, “Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study”, J Health Sci Med / JHSM, vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 1364–1369, Sept. 2026, doi: 10.32322/jhsm.1979447.

ISNAD

Yarar, Burhan - Taşcı, Melike - Yılmaz Çankaya, Bahar - Kapakin, Samet - Doğru, Yusuf Ziya. “Analyzing the Relationship Between the Iliopsoas Muscle and the Femoral Neck Anteversion Angle: A 3D Slicer Study”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9/5 (September 1, 2026): 1364-1369. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1979447.

JAMA

1.Yarar B, Taşcı M, Yılmaz Çankaya B, Kapakin S, Doğru YZ. Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9:1364–1369.

MLA

Yarar, Burhan, et al. “Analyzing the Relationship Between the Iliopsoas Muscle and the Femoral Neck Anteversion Angle: A 3D Slicer Study”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, vol. 9, no. 5, Sept. 2026, pp. 1364-9, doi:10.32322/jhsm.1979447.

Vancouver

1.Burhan Yarar, Melike Taşcı, Bahar Yılmaz Çankaya, Samet Kapakin, Yusuf Ziya Doğru. Analyzing the relationship between the iliopsoas muscle and the femoral neck anteversion angle: a 3D Slicer study. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026 Sep. 1;9(5):1364-9. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1979447