pes anserinus

noun

pes an·​se·​ri·​nus -ˌan-sə-ˈrī-nəs How to pronounce pes anserinus (audio)
: the combined tendinous insertion on the medial aspect of the tuberosity of the tibia of the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles

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“Pes anserinus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pes%20anserinus. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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