Sartorius

Written by Oliver Jones

Last updated December 14, 2022 • 4 Revisions •

The sartorius is a muscle in the anterior compartment of the thigh. It is long and thin, running across the thigh in a inferomedial direction.

  • Attachments: Originates from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and attaches to the superomedial aspect of the tibia.
  • Actions: Flexion, abduction and lateral rotation at the hip joint. Flexion at the knee joint.
  • Innervation: Femoral nerve.
  • Blood Supply: Femoral artery.

Fig 1
The muscles of the anterior thigh.

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