muscle
Translation
muscle
Examples
He pulled a muscle in his leg.
He pulled a muscle in his leg.
She has strong arm muscles.
She has strong arm muscles.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/possessive)) muscle a tissue in the body that can contract He pulled a muscle in his leg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sinew, brawn
Etymology
From Latin 'musculus' meaning 'little mouse', as the movement of a muscle was thought to resemble a mouse moving under the skin.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'little mouse' ('musculus') flexing under your skin when you think of a muscle.