sartorius

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Noun sartorius has 1 sense

sartorius, sartorius muscle, musculus sartorius - 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
--₁ is a kind of skeletal muscle, striated muscle

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Sartorius

Definition:

The sartorius is a long, strap-like muscle located in the thigh. It is the longest muscle in the human body and plays a key role in leg movement.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Popular: Referring to the muscle in the thigh.

Example Sentence: The sartorius muscle helps in flexing the knee and rotating the leg.

Sense 2:

Local: A person who crafts or alters garments professionally.

Example Sentence: The skilled sartorius beautifully tailored the wedding dress to the bride's exact specifications.

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