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Gracilis

Muscle origin
Anterior body of pubis on the inferior pubic ramus and ischial ramus

Muscle insertion
Medial surface of proximal tibia via pes anserinus

Muscle function
Hip adduction and internal rotation. Internal rotation of Tibia when knee is flexed.

Nerve innervation
L2-3 (Lovett reactor C3-4)

Primary muscle type
Phasic / Mixed type (50-60%)

Myofascial lines
Deep front line

 

Primary inhibatory muscles
Psoas major, Tensor fascia latae, Biceps femoris

Organ relationship (T10-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus)

  • Large intestine (FA)
    • Symp – T10-L2 (Mesenteric and Hypogastric plexus)
    • Parasymp – CX (Vagus) and S2-S4 (Sacral plexus)
  • Kidneys (FA)
    • Symp – T10-L2 (Renal plexus)
    • Parasymp – None (CX minimal)
  • Adrenals (FA/AK)
    • Parasympathetic: None
    • Sympathetic: T8-L1
  • Reproductive organs (FA/AK)
    • Symp – T10-L2 (Inferior Hypogastric, Ovarian and Testicular plexus)
    • Parasymp – S2-4 (Sacral plexus)
Client is supine. The test leg is extended and placed in full internal rotation. Fiksate the other leg with one hand and apply pressure towards abduction on the test leg with the other hand.

Functional anatomy for

Gracilis

Related joints

  • SI joint
  • Pubic joint
  • Knee joint

Associated muscles

Release exercises

Corrective strength exercises

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