Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈasɪlˌiz] (IPA) 
The word "gracilis" is spelled with a "c" and not a "ss" because it comes from the Latin word "gracilis" which is pronounced with a hard "c" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ɡrəˈsɪlɪs/. The "c" in the word is pronounced as "k" and not as "s". This Latin word means "slender" or "graceful" and is commonly used in anatomy to refer to a muscle group in the human body.
Gracilis is a Latin word commonly used in anatomy, biology, and paleontology to describe a body part, especially a muscle or a bone, that is slender, delicate, or thin in shape. The term is derived from the Latin word "gracilis," which translates to "slender" or "thin." This adjective is often used to specify the characteristics of certain organisms or anatomical structures.
In the field of anatomy, "gracilis" is frequently used to describe particular muscles, such as the gracilis muscle located in the lower part of the body. This muscle is found in the inner thigh and is known for its long and slender shape. Similarly, the gracilis bone in animals refers to a thin or delicate bone structure present in various species.
In paleontology, "gracilis" is often used to describe a slender skeletal structure or specific fossils from extinct organisms. For instance, the term might be used to characterize the gracilis form of a dinosaur or the gracilis bones found in fossil remains. This indicates that the given organism had a more delicate or slender anatomy compared to other species or specimens.
The use of "gracilis" in scientific terminology helps to convey precise descriptions of body parts, ensuring accuracy and clarity when discussing the physical characteristics of organisms or fossils.
See under musculus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "gracilis" is derived from the Latin language. It comes from the Latin adjective "gracilis", which means slender, thin, or delicate.
