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Tissues > Muscles > Muscle, Striated
Musculoskeletal System > Muscles > Muscle, Striated

Preferred term

Muscle, Striated  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • One of two types of muscle in the body, characterized by the array of bands observed under microscope. Striated muscles can be divided into two subtypes: the CARDIAC MUSCLE and the SKELETAL MUSCLE.

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Entry terms

  • Striated Muscle

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