Gracilis Muscle
The gracilis is a strap-like muscle in the groin. It is the most superficial muscle on the medial side of the thigh.
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Soleus Muscle Gastrocnemius Muscle Adductor Muscle Semitendinosus Muscle Biceps Femoris Muscle Iliotibial Tract Gluteus Medius Muscle Gluteus Maximus Muscle Peroneus Longus Muscle Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle Tibialis Anterior Muscle Pectineus Muscle Vastus Lateralis Muscle Vastus Medialis Muscle Rectus Femoris Muscle Sartorius Muscle Gracilis Muscle Adductor Longus Muscle
Gracilis Muscle
It is responsible for hip abduction and helps in the flexion of knee. The gracilis muscle runs along the lower half of the body, from the pubic bone to the shaft of the tibia and then it terminates in the lower leg region.
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