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XB-ANAT-173

Anatomy Term: smooth muscle
XAO ID: 0000175
Synonyms: visceral muscle
Definition: "Involuntary muscle tissue consisting of uninucleate spindle-shaped fibers. Found within the walls of blood vessels, the alimentary tract, bladder, and reproductive tract."
Stage Range: NF stage 27 to death
Marker Genes:
Antibody: Acta2 Ab1 Myl9 Ab2 Smtn Ab1
1/3
Develops From:
Anatomy Item Stage Range
lateral plate mesoderm NF stage 12.5 to NF stage 44
Develops Into:
 
Parent(s): lateral plate mesoderm

 

Parent(s): muscle (is_a)

 


References: Ontology Lookup Service , XB ANATOMY ONTOLOGY