die Muskulatur
Translation
musculature, muscle system
Examples
Eine starke Muskulatur stützt den Rücken.
Strong musculature supports the back.
Schwimmen trainiert die gesamte Muskulatur.
Swimming trains the entire musculature.
Grammar Patterns
to ((strengthen/train)) ((the)) musculature One should strengthen the musculature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Muskelapparat (muscular system); Related: Skelett (skeleton)
Etymology
Derived from 'Muskel' (muscle) with the suffix '-atur', which denotes a system or collection, similar to Latin '-atura'.
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English word 'musculature'. Think of it as the entire system or 'architecture' of muscles.