Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Cells > Myoblasts > Myoblasts, Skeletal Terms and Definitions
Myoblasts, Skeletal
Medical Definition: | Precursor cells destined to differentiate into skeletal myocytes (MYOCYTES, SKELETAL). |
Previously Indexed: | Muscle, Skeletal/cytology (1994-2002),Muscles (1969-1994) |
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Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle - Elongated, spindle-shaped, quiescent myoblasts lying in close contact with adult skeletal muscle. They are thought to play a role in muscle repair and regeneration. |
Myoblasts, Skeletal Medical Definitions and Terms
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