Muscular part of a marathoner Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a part of a forked or branching shape
2. a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MARATHONER (noun)
1. someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons)
MUSCULAR (adjective)
1. having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
2. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

Hint 3: Anagram

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