1. plural form of sartorius, referring to the long, thin muscles that run from the hip to the knee on the front of the thigh
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The physical therapist examined both sartorii for signs of strain.
• Runners often experience tightness in their sartorii after long distances.
• The anatomy student identified the sartorii on the cadaver.
• Stretching exercises can help prevent injury to the sartorii.
• The doctor noted inflammation in the patient’s sartorii muscles.
• Both sartorii were clearly visible in the MRI scan.