skeletal muscle meaning

UK US /ˈskɛlətəl ˈmʌsəl/ 5 syllables

skeletal muscle (noun): a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes.

Definition of skeletal muscle

  1. a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes

    Synonyms: striated muscle

    Type of: muscle

    Kinds: voluntary muscle, abductor, adductor, anconeous muscle, articular muscle, extensor muscle, flexor muscle, deltoid, serratus, pectoral, intercostal, depressor

How to pronounce skeletal muscle

skeletal muscle is pronounced /ˈskɛlətəl ˈmʌsəl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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