Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.872.620.500.700

**Synonyms:** - Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cell - Muscle Satellite Cells - Myosatellite Cells - Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells - Satellite Cells, Myogenic