sartorius
IPA: sɑrtˈɔriɪs
noun
- (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.
- A surname.
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Examples of "sartorius" in Sentences
- In addition to his naval career Sartorius was a painter and author.
- It leaves femoral triangle through apex beneath the sartorius muscle.
- Perhaps, even a reference to Dr. Sartorius hypothesis can be included.
- However, Sartorius suggests a radical attack of heavy radiation bombardment.
- The Sartorius brothers are noted for being one of only five pairs of brothers to have won the Victoria Cross.
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