myology
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of myology
From the New Latin word myologia, dating back to 1640–50. See myo-, -logy
Example Sentences
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We will then undertake the study of the muscles of the limbs, and end with the myology of the head.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
In the Ecardines, of which Lingula and Discina may be quoted as examples, the myology is much more complicated.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
Osteology treats of the skeleton, myology of the muscles, angiology of the blood vessels, splanchology the digestive organs or department of the interior, and so on.
From Remarks by Nye, Bill
Upon consideration of all evidence now available—from external morphology, ethology, myology, osteology, and serology—several hypotheses regarding the relationships of the groups studied are set forth.
From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by Stallcup, William B.
Relatively few investigations, however, involving the comparative myology of the leg have been undertaken at family and subfamily levels.
From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by Stallcup, William B.
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