muscle

Meanings

• noun

  A large organized structure of tissue that develops the ability to contract and thereby exert force on a bone or other structure, as in the arm or leg.

  - "The muscle in your leg is responsible for allowing you to walk."
  - "After a long day of lifting weights, my muscles were sore."

• noun

  The physical strength of an animal, person, or thing.

  - "The weightlifter showed off his impressive muscle."
  - "The muscle car roared down the street."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmʌs.əl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muscle
mussel , pussel , russle

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Variants

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muscle , muscles , mussel , muscled , muscling , muscle-bound , muscle car , muscle cars , muscle memory , muscle shirt , muscle spindle , muscle spindles , stretch receptor , Muscle Shoals , muscle in , muscled in , muscles in , muscling in , muscle her way , muscle his way , muscle one's way , muscle their way

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Etymology

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From the Latin musculus, meaning 'little mouse'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body contains over 600 muscles.

2. The largest muscle in the human body is the gluteus maximus, located in the buttocks.

3. Muscles are made up of approximately 70% water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fascia: A thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and other structures in the body.

2. Myosin: A type of protein that forms filaments in muscle fibers and plays a role in muscle contraction.

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Culture

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Muscles have been a subject of fascination and study throughout history. In ancient Greece, the philosopher Aristotle wrote about the function of muscles in animal locomotion. In modern times, muscles have been the focus of scientific research and technological advancements, such as the development of artificial muscles and muscle stimulation therapy.

How to Memorize "muscle"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word muscle, visualize a large, contracting tissue that helps move bones.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word muscle with the idea of physical strength and power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Uncle Sells Apples' to remember the order of the muscles in the human body: Myometrium, Uterus, Sphincter, Aponeurosis.

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