Myoblasts

**Definition:** 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).

**Tree numbers:** - A11.872.620

**Synonyms:** - Muscle Cells, Embryonic - Muscle Cells, Precursor