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Muscle, Skeletal
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Definition
: A subtype of striated muscle, attached by TENDONS to the SKELETON. Skeletal muscles are innervated and their movement can be consciously controlled. They are also called voluntary muscles.
/growth: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent
Examples
Abdominal Muscles
;
Deltoid Muscle
;
Facial Muscles
;
Laryngeal Muscles
;
Masticatory Muscles
;
Neck Muscles
;
Oculomotor Muscles
;
Palatal Muscles
;
Pectoralis Muscles
;
Pharyngeal Muscles
;
Psoas Muscles
;
Quadriceps Muscle
;
Respiratory Muscles
;
Rotator Cuff
;
Stapedius
;
Tensor Tympani
Other names
Voluntary Muscles; Voluntary Muscle; Tibial Muscle, Anterior; Skeletal Muscles; Muscles, Voluntary; Muscles, Skeletal; Muscle, Plantaris; Muscle, Gastrocnemius; Muscle, Anterior Tibial; Muscle, Soleus; Soleus Muscle; Skeletal Muscle; Plantaris Muscle; Muscle, Voluntary; Gastrocnemius Muscle; Anterior Tibial Muscle
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Kocher-
Debre-
Semelaigne syndrome
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*Congenital Hypothyroidism
*Hypertrophy
*Muscular Diseases
Muscle, Skeletal/pathology.
MCT4 protein, rat
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*Muscle Proteins
*Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters
Muscle, Skeletal.
J Physiol 2006 Nov 15;577(Pt 1):433-43
Mtc4 protein, rat
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*Muscle Proteins
*Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters
Muscle, Skeletal.