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muscle system

muscle system

2.6
A group of muscles and other body parts that make the body move
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌsəl ˈsɪstəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema muscular
  • The human muscle system consists of over 600 individual muscles that control movement.

Examples

  • The human muscle system allows for complex movements.

  • A healthy muscle system is essential for athletes.

  • A healthy diet and regular exercise are essential for maintaining a strong muscle system.

  • Doctors study the muscle system to understand how injuries impact mobility.

  • The human muscle system consists of over 600 muscles that help us move our bodies.

  • Regular exercise strengthens the muscle system and improves overall health.

  • A balanced diet is essential for the proper functioning of the muscle system in athletes.

Synonyms

musculature
vsmuscle system
  • Specialized
9 7.1

The group of muscles in the whole body or in one part

emphasizes contractile tissues plus associated parts that enable movement
muscular structure
vsmuscle system
  • Specialized
1 3.6

The parts of the body that make it move and keep it steady

emphasizes tissues and associated parts that enable movement rather than mere layout

How Big

musculoskeletal system
  • Specialized
1 3.9
muscle system
  • Specialized
2.6
muscle
679 1.3
muscle fiber
  • Specialized
4 3.4

Surface Forms

muscle system singular
muscle systems plural

Morphology

muscle + system

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'muscle' (body tissue that produces movement) with 'system' (an ensemble of organs/cooperating parts), yielding an anatomical grouping of muscles. This noun+noun compositional pattern is standard in English and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Muscle system is a name made by joining muscle and system: muscle means the parts that pull and move the body, and system means a group that works together. So the phrase refers to the group of muscles that work together to create 'movement'.