Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle

Synonyms

Cell, Myogenic Satellite

Cells, Myogenic Satellite

Myogenic Satellite Cell

Myogenic Satellite Cells

Satellite Cell, Myogenic

Satellite Cells, Myogenic

Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells

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.