Ian Ziering

It's intimidating when you have to stand onstage amongst a bunch of men who are dedicated to maintaining peak musculature and athleticism, and they're six-five, 240 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal. It's a lot to stand up to... My goal is to not look like Chris Farley.

American Actor

Jeffrey Kluger

Members of royal families are born into a world of indulgence and entitlement, and the princelings who grow up that way may never have to develop the emotional musculature that will allow them to show self-restraint.

American Writer

Aimee Mullins

A couple of years ago, I had my DNA sequencing done, and it is all anonymous. When the results came back, my musculature type said, 'most likely to be a sprinter.

American Athlete

Josh Gondelman

I have - and this isn't a thing I talk about often - a decent set of legs. There's an unexpected musculature that lends them a healthy shape.

American Author

Used in discussions related to bodybuilding, fitness or anatomy, where muscle details matter.

Technical Term

'Musculature' refers to the muscle system, not describing someone as 'muscular'.

Not Muscular

The word carries no positive or negative connotation by itself, it's a neutral term.

Neutral Tone

Commonly used by medical professionals when describing muscle-related health conditions.

Medical Discussions

Used in academic settings, like biology or anatomy classes, to explain muscle systems.

Educational Context

Indicates a thorough examination or study of muscle structure, not a casual reference.

Detailed Analysis

 you see some features that differ from typical shark shape. They almost look like swimming mounds in time. They're really thick from those pectoral fins forward, huge jaws. And then, they've got the musculature to back that up.