myocardium
cardiac muscle
The middle layer of the heart, comprised mainly of striated cardiac muscle fibers.
| Type | Muscle |
| Body System | Muscular |
| Parent Structure | heart layer |
| Latin Name | cardiac muscle |
| FMA ID | 9462 |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the myocardium?
The middle layer of the heart, comprised mainly of striated cardiac muscle fibers.
What body system is the myocardium part of?
The myocardium is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the myocardium?
The Latin name for the myocardium is cardiac muscle.
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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