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Musculature

Musculation.

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Diaphragm 76% connected

A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it.

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Esophagus 76% connected

That part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; the gullet. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus, under Digestive.

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Gorge 76% connected

The throat; the gullet; the canal by which food passes to the stomach.

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Gullet 76% connected

The tube by which food and drink are carried from the pharynx to the stomach; the esophagus.

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Midriff 76% connected

See Diaphragm, n., 2.

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Oesophagus 76% connected

Alt. of Oesophageal

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System 76% connected

An assemblage of objects arranged in regular subordination, or after some distinct method, usually logical or scientific; a complete whole of objects…

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Ligament 70% connected

Anything that ties or unites one thing or part to another; a bandage; a bond.

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Muscle 70% connected

An organ which, by its contraction, produces motion.

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Sinew 70% connected

A tendon or tendonous tissue. See Tendon.

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Tendon 70% connected

A tough insensible cord, bundle, or band of fibrous connective tissue uniting a muscle with some other part; a sinew.

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