Gracilis

Summary Information: Gracilis

Gracilis: The gracilis is one of the medial thigh muscles, a group of muscles that make up the medial section or inner area of the thigh. The gracilis originates on the pubis of the bony pelvis and inserts on the tibia. The gracilis has a variety of functions, including adduction of the hip and flexion and medical rotation of the flexed knee.

Conditions that can afflict gracilis include strains, tears, cancer, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, paralysis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Gracilis

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Gracilis:

• Medial thigh muscles
• Leg muscles
• Hip joint
• Knee joint
• Pubis
• Bony pelvis
• Skeletal muscle
• Femur
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Gracilis

The following conditions are related to the organ: Gracilis:

• Infectious myositis
• Strains
• Tears
• Myopathy
• Cancer
• Paralysis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Sub Parts: Gracilis

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Gracilis:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Gracilis

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Gracilis:

• Muscle pain
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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Gracilis: Related Topics

• Gracilis syndrome

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