sartorius meaning
UK US /sɑrˈtɔriɪs/ 4 syllables
sartorius (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.
Definition of 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
Synonyms: sartorius muscle, musculus sartorius
Type of: skeletal muscle
Related forms: sartorial
How to pronounce sartorius
sartorius is pronounced /sɑrˈtɔriɪs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
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