Gracilis muscle
Gracilis Muscle
The Gracilis Muscle (/ɡrəˈsɪlɪs/; from Latin, meaning "slender") is a thin muscle located in the groin area of the human body. It is one of the muscles in the medial compartment of thigh, which is part of the larger muscular system.
Etymology
The term "Gracilis" is derived from the Latin word "gracilis", which means "slender". This is in reference to the long and slender shape of the muscle.
Anatomy
The Gracilis Muscle originates from the inferior pubic ramus, and it inserts into the pes anserinus on the medial side of the tibia. It is the most superficial muscle on the medial side of the thigh, and it is responsible for hip adduction and knee flexion.
Function
The primary function of the Gracilis Muscle is to adduct the thigh. In addition, it assists with flexion of the leg at the knee joint and helps to medially rotate the tibia when the knee is flexed. It is innervated by the obturator nerve.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gracilis muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Gracilis muscle
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