Gracilis Muscle (also known as Gracilis Muscles, Muscle, Gracilis): A slender and most superficial muscle in the inner THIGH which originates at the ramus of the PUBIC BONE near the PUBIC SYMPHYSIS and inserts at the proximal medial TIBIA. Its function is to abduct thigh, flex knee, and rotate leg medially. It is a com

NIH MeSH · D000071976Anatomy

Gracilis Muscle

Also known asGracilis Muscles · Muscle, Gracilis · Muscles, Gracilis

Definition

A slender and most superficial muscle in the inner THIGH which originates at the ramus of the PUBIC BONE near the PUBIC SYMPHYSIS and inserts at the proximal medial TIBIA. Its function is to abduct thigh, flex knee, and rotate leg medially. It is a common source of a MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP.

MeSH classification

  • A02.633.567.425

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Common questions about Gracilis Muscle

What does Gracilis Muscle mean in medicine?
A slender and most superficial muscle in the inner THIGH which originates at the ramus of the PUBIC BONE near the PUBIC SYMPHYSIS and inserts at the proximal medial TIBIA. Its function is to abduct thigh, flex knee, and rotate leg medially. It is a common source of a MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Gracilis Muscle known by any other names?
Yes. Gracilis Muscle is also referred to as Gracilis Muscles, Muscle, Gracilis, Muscles, Gracilis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Gracilis Muscle sit in the medical classification?
Gracilis Muscle falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.633.567.425). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000071976) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗