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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 6; Issue 1.3 (March 2018)

Page No.: 5049-5053

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2018.111

AN ANATOMICAL STUDY OF GRACILIS MUSCLE & ITS ROLE IN CLINICAL RECONSTRUCTION SURGERIES

Geethanjali. B.S 1, Aga Ammar Murthuza 2, kirankonda 3, Shashirekha. M.S 4, Varsha mokhasi 5, Mohankumar. H 6.

*1 Assistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

2 Assistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

3 Undergraduate Student, 4th Year Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

4 Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

5 Professor& HOD, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

6 Professor, Department Of Ophthalmology, Sridevaraj Urs Medical Science & Research Centre, Kolar, Karnataka, India.

Address for correspondence: Dr.Geethanjali.B.S, Assistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore-560066, Karnataka, India Ph No- 9739444178 E-Mail: geethamohan76@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: It is the most superficial of the adductor group of muscles. Gracilis muscle is used oftenly in reconstructive plastic surgery,because ofits reliable vascular and neurological pedicles and the minimal donor-site morbidity.

Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted on 40 cadaveric lower limbs (22 males and 18 females) in the Deptartment of Anatomy of VIMS&RC.Metrical and non-metrical characteristics of gracilis muscle and vascular pedicles were analyzed.

Results: All the parameter were more in males compared to females. distal tendon length was more than proximal tendon length. P value was significant in all the measurements. The ratios between various components of muscle remain fairly constant. Main vascular primary pedicle was arising from profund femoral artery in 60 %  & 40% from Medial circumflex femoral artery .Presence of proximal secondary pedicle  was only in 30% of the specimens arising from profunda femoral artery or Medial circumflex femoral artery. Distal secondary pedicles arising from 5% of femoral artery.

Conclusion: These parameters will help the reconstructive surgeon in assessing the length of muscle belly or tendon available for reparative procedures before undertaking surgery like Anterior Cruciate Ligament graft, Restoration of sphincteric function in anogenital area, Repair of ano-vaginal or recto-vaginal fistulas, Facial rehabilitation, Upper limb and lower limb defects, Groin wounds and autologous breast reconstruction.

KEY WORDS: Length of muscle belly, Gracilis Muscle, Grafting, fistulas, Facial rehabilitation.

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Cite this article: Geethanjali. B.S, Aga Ammar Murthuza, kirankonda, Shashirekha. M.S, Varsha mokhasi, Mohankumar. H. AN ANATOMICAL STUDY OF GRACILIS MUSCLE & ITS ROLE IN CLINICAL RECONSTRUCTION SURGERIES. Int J Anat Res 2018;6(1.3):5049-5053. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2018.111