What Does Sartorius Mean in Anatomy

The sartorius muscle (/sɑːrˈtɔːriəs/) is the longest muscle in the human body. It is a long, thin, superficial muscle that runs down the length of the thigh in the anterior compartment.

What does sartorius mean in medical terms?

Definition of sartorius : a muscle that crosses the front of the thigh obliquely, assists in rotating the leg to the cross-legged position in which the knees are spread wide apart, and in humans is the longest muscle.

Why is sartorius called tailor's muscle?

Etymology. Sartorius derives from the Latin word sartor, meaning tailor, and it is occasionally referred to as the tailor’s muscle. This name was chosen in reference to the cross-legged position in which tailors once sat.