Preferred Label : muscle organ;
RADLEX synonyms : muscle; myotendinous unit;
Definition : Nonparenchymatous organ that primarily consists of skeletal muscle tissue aggregated
into macroscopic fasciculi by connective tissue; together with other muscles, it constitutes
the muscular system. Examples: biceps, diaphragm, masseter, right third external intercostal
muscle, external oblique, levator ani, serratus anterior.;
Source : Playbook;
Origin ID : RID13196;
UMLS CUI : C0026845;
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Nonparenchymatous organ that primarily consists of skeletal muscle tissue aggregated
into macroscopic fasciculi by connective tissue; together with other muscles, it constitutes
the muscular system. Examples: biceps, diaphragm, masseter, right third external intercostal
muscle, external oblique, levator ani, serratus anterior.