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== Myology ==
'''Myology''' (pronounced: my-OL-uh-jee) is the branch of [[anatomy]] that studies the structure, arrangement, and action of [[muscles]]. The term originates from the Greek words "myo" meaning muscle and "logia" meaning study.

=== Etymology ===
The term "myology" is derived from the Greek words "myo" (μυς) meaning "muscle" and "logia" (λογία) meaning "study". Thus, it literally translates to "the study of muscles".

=== Related Terms ===
* '''[[Muscle]]''': A tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
* '''[[Anatomy]]''': The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
* '''[[Physiology]]': The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
* '''[[Kinesiology]]''': The study of the mechanics of body movements.
* '''[[Histology]]''': The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

=== See Also ===
* [[Muscular System]]
* [[Muscle Contraction]]
* [[Muscle Tissue]]
* [[Muscle Fiber]]
* [[Skeletal Muscle]]
* [[Smooth Muscle]]
* [[Cardiac Muscle]]

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