Sartorius
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sɑː(ɹ)ˈtɔːɹ.i.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sartorius is a noun meaning (anatomy) A long, slender muscle that runs from the iliac crest along the anterior and medial aspects of the thigh to the proximal tibia, superficial to the quadriceps musculature; the longest muscle in the human body.
Meaning
(anatomy) A long, slender muscle that runs from the iliac crest along the anterior and medial aspects of the thigh to the proximal tibia, superficial to the quadriceps musculature; the longest muscle in the human body.
Word Forms
- sartorii
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semimembranosus, rectus, soleus, semitendinosus, piriformis, longissimus.
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