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Muscle, Striated MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Muscle, Striated
Tree Number(s)
A10.690.552
Unique ID
D054792
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D054792
Scope Note
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.
Entry Version
MUSCLE STRIATED
Entry Term(s)
Striated Muscle
Previous Indexing
Muscles (1963-1993)
Muscles, Skeletal (1994-2008)
Public MeSH Note
2008; see MUSCLE, SKELETAL 1995-2007
History Note
2008; use MUSCLE, SKELETAL 1995-2007
Date Established
2008/01/01
Date of Entry
2007/07/09
Revision Date
2008/07/08
Muscle, Striated Preferred
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