The gracilis muscle (/ ˈ ɡ r æ s ɪ l ɪ s /; Latin for "slender") is the most superficial muscle on the medial side of the thigh. It is thin and flattened, broad above, narrow and tapering below.

2023年7月31日 · Gracilis is a thin, flat, long muscle that attaches to the coxal bone and tibia. It starts out broad and then tapers off as it approaches its insertion point. The muscle originates through a thin aponeurosis from three sites located on the ischium and pubis:

The gracilis is a spiral unipennate muscle in the medial thigh compartment. The gracilis: Assists with hip adduction, knee flexion, and knee internal rotation. It is innervated by the anterior branch of the obturator nerve. Crosses at both the hip and knee joints.

2023年6月29日 · The gracilis muscle is a long, thin muscle in each of your inner thighs that extends past your knee. The gracilis muscles' main functions include pulling your thighs together (adduction), rotating your hips inward and outward, and …

2018年8月23日 · The gracilis muscle is a long, thin muscle found in the thigh’s medial (adductor) compartment. Along with the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, and pectineus muscles , it is a member of the adductor muscle group.

The gracilis muscle is a medial thigh muscle, which originates from the pubic symphysis, the inferior pubic ramus and the ischium and then inserts distally into the medial condyle of the knee. Explore the gracilis muscle's origin, insertion, action, and innervation in our comprehensive guide. Learn about its role in leg and thigh movement.

2023年4月4日 · The gracilis is a long, thin muscle located in the medial compartment of the thigh. It originates from the medial aspect of the ischiopubic ramus. It is also related (along with the adductor brevis muscle) to the inferior pubic ligament, a band connecting the inferior parts of the pubic rami. [7] .

2022年11月7日 · Interactive 3D model of the gracilis muscle and information on its origin, insertion, action, innervation, and blood supply.

2022年10月4日 · A tutorial covering the position, actions, attachments and innervation of the Gracilis muscle with the aid of detailed anatomical illustrations and a quiz.

The Gracilis is the most superficial muscle on the medial side of the thigh. It is thin and flattened, broad above, narrow and tapering below. It arises by a thin aponeurosis from the anterior margins of the lower half of the symphysis pubis and the upper half of the pubic arch.