Anatomy

Striated Muscle

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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Abstract

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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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Muscle, Striated
  • Muscles, Striated
  • Striated Muscles

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2008; use MUSCLE, SKELETAL 1995-2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Muscles (1963-1993)
  • Muscles, Skeletal (1994-2008)

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  1. A10w.690w.552w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Striated Muscle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054792. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054792
  2. Striated Muscle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striated_muscle_tissue
  3. Striated Muscle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q191817