Myocardium

The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.

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Tree Number(s): A02.633.580, A07.541.704, A10.690.552.750

MeSH Unique ID: D009206

Entry Terms:

• Cardiac Muscle
• Myocardia
• Muscle, Cardiac
• Cardiac Muscles
• Muscles, Cardiac
• Muscle, Heart
• Heart Muscle
• Heart Muscles
• Muscles, Heart

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Muscles
Myocardium
Papillary Muscles

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Heart
Myocardium
Myoblasts, Cardiac
Myocytes, Cardiac
Papillary Muscles

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Anatomy Category
Tissues
Muscles
Muscle, Striated
Myocardium
Myoblasts, Cardiac
Myocytes, Cardiac