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 |