B.S, Geethanjali.Murthuza, Aga AmmarkirankondaM.S, Shashirekha.mokhasi, VarshaH., Mohankumar.2020-04-232020-04-232018-01B.S Geethanjali., Murthuza Aga Ammar, kirankonda, M.S Shashirekha., mokhasi Varsha, H. Mohankumar.. An Anatomical Study Of Gracilis Muscle & Its Role In Clinical Reconstruction Surgeries. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2018 Jan; 6(1): 5049-50532321-42872321-8967http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/198299Introduction: It is the most superficial of the adductor group of muscles. Gracilis muscle is used oftenly inreconstructive plastic surgery,because ofits reliable vascular and neurological pedicles and the minimal donorsite 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 andvascular pedicles were analyzed.Results: All the parameter were more in males compared to females. distal tendon length was more than proximaltendon length. P value was significant in all the measurements. The ratios between various components ofmuscle 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 thespecimens arising from profunda femoral artery or Medial circumflex femoral artery. Distal secondary pediclesarising from 5% of femoral artery.Conclusion: These parameters will help the reconstructive surgeon in assessing the length of muscle belly ortendon 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, Facialrehabilitation, Upper limb and lower limb defects, Groin wounds and autologous breast reconstruction.Length of muscle bellyGracilis MuscleGraftingfistulasFacial rehabilitationJournal ArticleIndiaAssistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.Assistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.Undergraduate Student, 4th Year Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.Professor, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.Professor& HOD, Department Of Anatomy, Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.Professor, Department Of Ophthalmology, Sridevaraj Urs Medical Science & Research Centre, Kolar, Karnataka, India