Nov 3, 2023 · The sartorius muscle crosses both the hip and knee joints, producing movements on both of them. At the hip joint it is capable of flexion, external rotation and abduction of the leg.

Aug 19, 2025 · Being a narrow muscle, the sartorius is not capable of producing strong movements on its own. However, due to its attachments both at the hip and knee joints, it is an important synergist …

The sartorius muscle can move the hip joint and the knee joint, but all of its actions are weak, making it a synergist muscle. [4] At the hip, it can flex, weakly abduct, and laterally rotate the femur. [4]

If the bursa underlying the tendons of the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus gets irritated from direct trauma, overuse or injury, a person can develop this ailment. This condition usually occurs in athletes …

Interactive 3D model of the sartorius muscle and information on its origin, insertion, action, innervation, and blood supply.

Action: Flexes and medially rotates leg at knee joint; assists in flexion, abduction and lateral rotation of thigh at hip joint. Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2-L3).

Muscle anatomy of the sartorius includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.

Dec 14, 2022 · Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Prosection of the anterior and medial thigh, demonstrating the attachment …

Aug 21, 2025 · The sartorius muscle crosses both the hip and knee joints, enabling a combination of movements at each. At the hip joint, it facilitates flexion, abduction, and external or lateral rotation of …

Oct 23, 2025 · The sartorius muscle is a long muscle that runs from the front of the thigh to the knee and helps to rotate the thigh and flex the knee. Sartorius muscle pain can cause swelling, pain, and …