musculus

[US]/ˈmʌskjʊləs/
[UK]/ˈmʌskjələs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A muscle; a contractile tissue that produces movement in an organism
Word Forms
Pluralmusculuss

Example Sentences

the gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body.

the doctor diagnosed a strain in the patient's gastrocnemius muscle.

anatomy students study the structure of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

the deltoid muscle covers the shoulder joint.

intense exercise can cause stiffness in the quadriceps muscle group.

the pectoralis major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle in the chest.

inflammation of the plantaris muscle can cause calf pain.

the latissimus dorsi is the widest muscle in the back.

the histology lab examined smooth muscle tissue samples.

the orbicularis oculi muscle controls the closing of the eyelids.

skeletal muscle attaches to bones via tendons.

the rectus abdominis muscle is often called the "six-pack."

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