muscle belly

belly

A skeletal muscle (muscle belly) that produces movement through contraction at its anatomical site.

Type Muscle
Body System Muscular
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name belly
FMA ID 9719

Sub-structures

frontalis muscle belly Bone occipitalis Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the muscle belly?
A skeletal muscle (muscle belly) that produces movement through contraction at its anatomical site.
What body system is the muscle belly part of?
The muscle belly is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the muscle belly?
The Latin name for the muscle belly is belly.

Related Structures

anterior internodal tract anterior internodal fasciculus aponeurosis aponeuroses atrioventricular node A-V node Bachmann's bundle anterior interatrial band Biceps brachii Musculus biceps brachii bundle of His A-V bundle cardiac muscle tissue of myocardium cardiac Purkinje fiber cardiac Purkinje fiber

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.