Bimuscular

/baɪˈmʌskjələr/ adjective

Definition

Involving or relating to two muscles or the use of two muscles together.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' (two) + 'musculus' (muscle). A medical or anatomical term describing paired muscular structures or coordinated muscle action.

Kelly Says

When you chew, thousands of tiny sensors track how your bimuscular jaw muscles coordinate—and your brain instantly adjusts the force, which is why you don't accidentally smash your own cheek!

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