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The gracilis muscle is a long, strap-like muscle located on the inner part of the thigh.
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Gracilis Origin
The gracilis muscle originates from the pubic symphysisCartilaginous joint connecting the two pubic bones at the midline.. It is a cartilaginous joint at the midline of the pelvis. It also originates from the pubic crestRidge on superior surface of pubic body; attachment for abdominal muscles., which is a bony ridge in the pelvic bone.
Gracilis Insertion
The gracilis muscle attaches to the medialToward the midline of the body surface of the tibiaShinbone; large, weight-bearing medial bone of the lower leg.. It specifically connects to the proximalCloser to the point of attachment or origin. part of the tibia, just below the knee joint. It inserts via a strong tendon that becomes part of the pes anserinus, a tendinous insertion involving three muscles.
Gracilis Actions
Hip Adduction
Knee Flexion
Assistance in Medial Rotation of the Knee
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List of terms
- pubic symphysis
- pubic crest
- medial
- tibia
- proximal