somatic muscle, invertebrate

skeletal muscle

A muscle structure of invertebrates whose origin and insertion sites are in basal side of the epidermis or structures derived from it. The simplest somatic muscles consist of a single cell and associated extracellular structures.

Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle structure
Latin Name skeletal muscle

Sub-structures

bivalve adductor muscle Muscle obliquely striated somatic muscle Muscle transversely striated somatic muscle Muscle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the somatic muscle, invertebrate?
A muscle structure of invertebrates whose origin and insertion sites are in basal side of the epidermis or structures derived from it. The simplest somatic muscles consist of a single cell and associated extracellular structures.
What is the Latin name for the somatic muscle, invertebrate?
The Latin name for the somatic muscle, invertebrate is skeletal muscle.

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