Anserinus
Anserinus
Anserinus (pronunciation: an-se-ri-nus) is a term used in the field of medicine and anatomy to describe certain structures that have a goose-like appearance. The term is derived from the Latin word "anser", which means goose.
Etymology
The term "Anserinus" is derived from the Latin word "anser", which translates to "goose" in English. This term is used to describe certain anatomical structures that resemble the foot of a goose in their appearance.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "Anserinus" is often used in the context of the "pes anserinus" (pronunciation: pes an-se-ri-nus), which is a common tendinous insertion of three muscles of the leg: the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles. This structure is so named because its shape resembles that of a goose's foot.
Related Terms
- Pes Anserinus: A common tendinous insertion of three muscles of the leg: the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles.
- Sartorius: The longest muscle in the human body, it runs down the length of the thigh.
- Gracilis: A muscle located in the groin that runs from the pubic bone to the upper part of the shinbone.
- Semitendinosus: One of the three hamstring muscles that are located at the back of the thigh.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anserinus
- Wikipedia's article - Anserinus
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