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PES ANSERINUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies)
pes anserinus
Latin
CONT

The pes anserinus (PA) is composed of the combination of tendinous insertions of the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles. These three muscles attach to the medial side of the tibia to generate a shape reminiscent of a goose's foot, which is the literal meaning of its name.

OBS

pes anserinus: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
pes anserinus
Latin
DEF

Empilement en forme de tuiles des tendons terminaux élargis des muscles sartorius, semi-tendineux et gracile.

OBS

patte d'oie : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

pes anserinus : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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