Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle
| Definition: |
Elongated, spindle-shaped, quiescent myoblasts lying in close contact with adult skeletal muscle. They are thought to play a role in muscle repair and regeneration. |
| Previously Indexed: |
Muscle, Skeletal/cytology (1994-2002),Muscles/cytology (1965-1994) |
Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle Definitions and Terms
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