musculature

[ muhs-kyuh-luh-cher, -choor ]

noun

1. the muscular system of the body or of its parts.

musculature

/ ˈmʌskjʊlətʃə /

noun

1. the arrangement of muscles in an organ or part
2. the total muscular system of an organism

Word History and Origins

Origin of musculature¹

1870–75; musculat(ion) muscular system ( muscle, -ation ) + -ure

Example Sentences

The movement pulls skin taut over the ribs, spine and musculature of her back, enlivening the subject’s tactile sensuality.

From Los Angeles Times

However, it has been unclear what this resistance of the eye's musculature is due to.

From Science Daily

Deep anesthesia and removal of neck musculature were required to expose the lymphatics in the mice.

From Science Daily

Likewise, if your species specializes in social communication, the musculature might reflect that.

From Salon

With their spectacular hair, musculature and moves — their flying drop kicks, twisting arm locks and discus punches — the sons became local sensations.

From New York Times