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What is the etymology of the word muscle?

Question #151593. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Aug 14 2024.
Originally posted Aug 14 2024 8:19 PM.

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Somehow, it's related to mice!

The word has been used in English since the late 14th century. In Latin, "musculus" means "a little mouse." At that time, the shape and movement of some muscles was thought to resemble mice. In Greek, "mys" refers to both "mouse" and "muscle".

link https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=muscle
Response last updated by psnz on Aug 14 2024.
Aug 14 2024, 8:20 PM
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