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An internal organ consisting of bundles of fibrous, contractible tissue which have the ability create motion by contraction. |
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A derogatory idiom referring to the application of raw force to accomplish a goal, where the expertise, ability, and/or strategy could achieve the same or better results with less expended energy. |
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Muscling (adjective), Muscles (plural), Muscled (past tense) |
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1)organ 2)skeletal 3)nerve |
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In general, one should not rely upon muscle to achieve victory. |
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Nerve, Skeletal |
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