SARTORIUS MUSCLE
(noun)Definitions
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Sartorius Muscle.
Sartorius Muscle - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
musculus sartoriussartoriusExample Sentences
"The sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the human body."
"The sartorius muscle is located on the front of the thigh."
"The sartorius muscle helps to flex and rotate the hip."
"Injury to the sartorius muscle can cause pain and weakness in the thigh."
"The sartorius muscle is named after the Latin word for 'tailor' because it helps with the cross-legged sitting position."