sartorius (muscle)

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sar·to·ri·us (mus·cle)

[TA]
superficial anterior thigh muscle; origin, anterior superior spine of ilium; insertion, medial border of tuberosity of tibia; action, flexes thigh and leg, rotates leg medially and thigh laterally; nerve supply, femoral.
Synonym(s): musculus sartorius [TA], tailor's muscle
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In fact, the name sartorius (from the Latin word for tailor) and its nickname, the "tailor's muscle", are derived from the old habit of tailors crossing their legs to sit while working.
KNOW YOUR MUSCLES; DR MIRIAM STOPPARD; Helping to keep you fit and healthy

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