| Pes anserinus | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Pes_anserinus.png) Muscles of the gluteal and posterior femoral regions. Area of pes anserinus is encircled at bottom. Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus and semimembranosus are labeled at bottom left. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | pes anserinus |
| TA2 | 2612 |
| FMA | 311256 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Pes anserinus ("goose foot") refers to the conjoined tendons of three muscles of the thigh. Pes means 'foot' in Latin. In Latin, anser means 'goose', and anserinus means 'goose-like'.
Pes anserinus inserts onto the anteromedial (front and inside) surface of the proximal tibia. The muscles are the sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus sometimes referred to as the guy ropes. The name "goose foot" arises from the three-pronged manner in which the conjoined tendon inserts onto the tibia.