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sartorius (sɑːˈtɔːrɪəs
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Definitions
noun
(plural) -torii (-ˈtɔːrɪˌaɪ)- (anatomy) a long ribbon-shaped muscle that aids in flexing the knee
Word Origin
C18: New Latin, from sartorius musculus, literally: tailor's muscle, because it is used when one sits in the cross-legged position in which tailors traditionally sat while sewingSponsored Links
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