: tone sense 9b
especially
: a state of partial contraction characteristic of normal muscle
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The Federal Aviation Agency study notes that kids, especially those under the age of 4, have more flexible skeletons, more relaxed muscle tonus, and a higher proportion of subcutaneous fat, which helps protect internal organs.
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Dan Koeppel, Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2021
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Dan Koeppel, Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2021
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“Tonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonus. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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