keymuscle

noun
UK /ˈkiːmʌsəl/
US /ˈkiːmʌsəl/

A keymuscle is a muscle that is very important for a movement.

The heart is a keymuscle that pumps blood around the body.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A muscle that is central to a skill or sport.

Strong legs are a keymuscle for running fast.

3. A person who is very important to a team or group.

She is the keymuscle of our project team.

4. The most important part of a machine or system.

The engine is the keymuscle of the car.