gracilis

Noun

Meaning

gracilis (plural graciles)

(anatomy) A slender superficial muscle of the inner thigh.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

quadriceps

Phrases with the word

Liatris gracilis Uropsilus gracilis Heterophasia gracilis Abronia gracilis Spilogale gracilis Saurida gracilis

Anagrams

Gisclair

Examples

For example, they may preferentially consume Red three-awn (Aristida longiseta) during the summer, Buffalograss ( Buchloe dactyloides ) from May to August, and blue grama Bouteloua gracilis during spring, summer and autumn. Source: Internet

The adductor brevis originates on the inferior ramus of the pubis below the gracilis and stretches obliquely below the pectineus down to the upper third of the linea aspera. Source: Internet

Photoactivatable adenylyl cyclase (PAC) was discovered in E. gracilis and can be expressed in other organisms through genetic manipulation. Source: Internet

The semitendiosus and the semimembranosus share their origin with the long head of the biceps, and both attaches on the medial side of the proximal head of the tibia together with the gracilis and sartorius to form the pes anserinus. Source: Internet

Some biologists suggest the modern giraffe descended from G. jumae ; others find G. gracilis a more likely candidate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gracile saury gracile shrew mole gracileness gracilisation gracilise gracilised