Mnemonic

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A mnemonic for the three muscles forming the pes anserinus.

Expansion

Sartorius, Gracilis and semiTendinosus

Expansion

  • S - Sartorius
  • G - Gracilis
  • T - semiTendinosus

They insert together on the medial surface of the proximal tibia, an arrangement said to look like a goose’s foot (pes anserinus). Inflammation here causes medial knee pain (pes anserine bursitis).