Gracilis
Description
Alternative Names
- Gracilis
- Gracilis muscle
- Musculus gracilis
- Gracilis musculus
- M. gracilis
Origin
- Anterior body of pubis
- Inferior pubic ramus
- Ischial ramus
Insertion
- Medial surface of proximal tibia (via pes anserinus)
Actions
- Flexion and Adduction of thigh
- Flexion of knee
- Internal Rotation of leg
Vascular Supply
Nerve
- Obturator Nerve (L2-L3)
Clinical Significance
See Also
References
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Siobhan, et al. "The use of a combined profunda femoris perforator-based fasciocutaneous flap and gracilis muscle flap in the treatment of ischial pressure wounds in patients with limited mobility." European Journal of Plastic Surgery 42 (2019): 379-384.