Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Myology

Anatomy

Also known as: Study of muscles

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

Myology is the branch of anatomy dedicated to the study of skeletal muscles. Together with osteology and syndesmology, it forms the study of the musculoskeletal system.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

MYOLOGY (myologia), a branch of anatomy that specifically describes the skeletal muscles; together with osteology and syndesmology, it constitutes the study of the system of organs of movement and support. See also Muscular system, Muscles.

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“Myology.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/myology/