Gracilis

Description

Diagram illustrating gracilis muscle and its pedicle branching from the median circumflex femoral artery

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

• Deep Femoral Artery

Nerve

• Obturator Nerve (L2-L3)

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Clinical Significance

• Pes Anserinus Bursitis

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See Also

• Physical Exam Thigh
• Thigh Anatomy (Main)
• Thigh Pain (Main)

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