What is another word for striated muscle?
Pronunciation:
[ stɹˈa͡ɪe͡ɪtɪd mˈʌsə͡l], [ stɹˈaɪeɪtɪd mˈʌsəl], [ s_t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_eɪ_t_ɪ_d m_ˈʌ_s_əl]
Synonyms for Striated muscle:
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n.
• skeletal muscle • striated muscle
How to use "Striated muscle" in context?
Striated muscle is one of the three types of muscle tissue. It is made up of parallel strips of collagen and myofibrils. Myofibrils are long protein molecules that contract and expand. Striated muscle has a denser appearance than smooth muscle and it has a smaller capacity for movement.
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