musculature

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

Borrowed from French musculature.

Beneath the skin there is ecchymosis of subcutaneous tissue and musculature. — Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, United States. Warren Commission
Behind them was Lucy in her machila, its long pole borne on the shoulders of two strapping Walunga, with a relief crew behind of four other men of fine musculature. — The Man Who Did the Right Thing: A Romance, Harry Johnston
Clio's lithely rounded form nestled against Costigan's powerful body as his mighty arms tightened around her; his neck and shoulder were no less enthusiastically clasped, and less strongly only because of her woman's slighter musculature. — Triplanetary, E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith

muscular structure, muscle system

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