Embryonic (precursor) cells of the myogenic lineage that develop from the MESODERM. They undergo proliferation, migrate to their various sites, and then differentiate into the appropriate form of myocytes (MYOCYTES, SKELETAL; MYOCYTES, CARDIAC; MYOCYTES, SMOOTH MUSCLE).

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DUI

D032446 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0400529

Previous indexing

Muscles (1966-2002); Muscle, Skeletal (1972-2002)

History note

2003

Public note

2003