skeletal_muscle
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes
Synonyms: striated_muscle
Related terms: muscle gastrocnemius latisimus_dorsi pectoral deltoid biceps serratus calf sternocleidomastoid transversalis psoas flexor_muscle extensor_muscle anconeous_muscle rhomboid peroneus gluteus musculus_sphincter_ani_externus soleus adductor voluntary_muscle axial_muscle triceps scalenus sartorius articular_muscle tibialis intercostal facial_muscle depressor cheek_muscle abductor ab pterygoid_muscle teres cowl_muscle musculus_temporalis head striated_muscle_cell
2. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) muscle tissue characterized by transverse stripes
Synonyms: striated_muscle_tissue striated_muscle
Related terms: muscle striated_muscle_cell
Similar spelling:   skeletal_frame
  skeletal_system
  skeletal_structure