Body type characterised by slight bone structure and muscle mass.
Body type, characterized by frail and delicate bone structure, lean musculature, and usually very little fat.
A thumbnail description of the somatotype who is dominated by the ectoderm, specifically the skin, nervous system, and endocrine glands. Less arcane, a tall and thin person, with long limbs, narrow chest, and a somewhat oversensitive nervous system.
Person whose physique is thin, fragile, and generally non-muscular.
A person with a body build marked by predominance of tissues derived from the ectoderm. The body is linear with sparse muscular development.
The prevalence of linear characteristics compared to fragile ones is relative, as it depends on the situation. A greater surface-to-mass ratio can provide a heightened level of sensory exposure to the surrounding environment, further emphasizing the interplay between the two factors.
Previously, the term used to depict an individual with a tall, thin body, characterized by low body fat, slender limbs, small bones, and minimal muscle mass.