Sartorius
/sɑː(ɹ)ˈtɔːɹ.i.əs/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 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.
- 2 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 wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
"George Sartorius, Royal Navy Admiral of the Fleet (1790–1885)"
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More examples"George Sartorius, Royal Navy Admiral of the Fleet (1790–1885)"
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Latin sartor (“tailor, mender”) + -ius. The connection with this occupation follows from the fact that tailors typically worked in a seated position with fabric spread out in their lap, resting the ankle of one lower leg on the opposite knee for support. The sartorius muscle is important to maintaining this posture.
Etymology 2
From sartorius (“anatomy: a muscle”).