gracilis
/ˈɡrasɪlɪs
/(also gracilis muscle)
noun Anatomy
A slender superficial muscle of the inner thigh.For example, some flaps such as the gracilis muscle can be harvested endoscopically to limit the length of the donor site incision....
- All originate at your pubic bone and, except for the gracilis, insert on your thighbone.
- Pain on the back of the medial of our knees may be caused by friction of three muscles rubbing together - your sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin, literally 'slender'.
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