myotome

muscle plate

A transitional population of migrating mesenchymal cells that derive from somites and that will become muscle cells.

Type Muscle
Latin Name muscle plate
FMA ID 295658

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the myotome?
A transitional population of migrating mesenchymal cells that derive from somites and that will become muscle cells.
What is the Latin name for the myotome?
The Latin name for the myotome is muscle plate.

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