Asked by Jennifer Darce on Jun 11, 2024
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If the root muscul means muscle,what is the literal meaning of muscular?
A) large muscles
B) developed muscles
C) pertaining to muscles
D) tightened muscles
Muscular
Pertaining to or involving the muscles or the flesh of the body.
- Understand the clear meaning of health-related terms originating from roots and suffixes.
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DA
Dr Atul SinghJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Muscular comes from the root muscul, meaning muscle, and the suffix -ar, meaning pertaining to. Therefore, muscular literally means pertaining to muscles.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the clear meaning of health-related terms originating from roots and suffixes.