- Sartorius muscle
- The long band of muscle that stretches from the calf to the pelvis. It moves the thigh and, by extension, the leg.
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musculus sartorius.
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Sartorius muscle
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Muscle sartorius — Sartorius Le muscle sartorius Le muscle sartorius (Musculus sartorius) ou muscle couturier est un muscle de la loge antérieure de la cuisse. Il se situe dans son plan superficiel. Il est en forme de « S » italique allongé. C est le… … Wikipédia en Français
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Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… … Medical dictionary
