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Vocabulary Term Details

Myocardium

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myocardium)

Myocardium is a type of involuntary striated muscle found in the walls and histological foundation of the heart, specifically the myocardium. Cardiac muscle is one of three major types of muscle, the others being skeletal and smooth muscle. (Wikipedia)

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Heart
Muscles
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Cardiac muscle
Heart muscle

Approved Date
26-Mar-2013

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