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MUSCLE OF THE DAY: Sartorius

Sartorius: Longest muscle in the human body. “Sartor” in Latin means tailor of which it derives its name from how tailors used to sit (the hip actions during a cross legged seated position is: flexed, externally rotated, and abducted”.) Read more on the history of traditional cross-legged tailors here.

Origin: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

Insertion: Medial to the Tibial tuberosity.

Actions: Hip – Flexion, Abduction, external rotation; Knee – Flexion, Internal Rotation (when knee is flexed & unweighted)

Common Injuries to the Hip Flexor: Sartorius

WHAT ARE THE HIP FLEXORS. Contrary to popular belief, the hip flexors are not solely one muscle. The hip flexors are a general term to describe any and all muscles that flex the hip. Flexion of the hip involves the movement of your leg upwards in a standing position. While there are many muscles that contribute to some degree of hip flexion, the main hip flexors are the psoas major, iliacus, rectus femoris, and tensor fascia latae.” READ MORE ABOUT THE HIP FLEXORS FROM THE PREHAB GUYS ON THEIR WEBSITE HERE.

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