Musculus Sartorius (Noun)
Meaning
A muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The musculus sartorius is a long, thin muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor.
- Anatomy students often have difficulty locating the musculus sartorius due to its long and narrow shape.
- The musculus sartorius is the longest muscle in the human body, stretching from the anterior superior iliac spine to the tibia.
- Damage to the musculus sartorius can cause difficulty rotating the leg or bending the knee.
- During knee surgery, surgeons must take care to avoid damaging the musculus sartorius muscle to prevent complications.