Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ecorche
noun
/ˈɛkɔːrʃ/
Definition
An anatomical model of a human body showing the muscles without the skin.
Examples
- The artist studied an ecorche to better understand human anatomy for his sculpture.
- In medical school, students often use ecorches to learn about muscle placement.
- The ecorche model depicted all major muscle groups in great detail.
Meaning
Ecorche is used in art and medical education to illustrate the structure of muscles and how they relate to the human form.
Synonyms
- anatomical model
- muscle model
