Definition

A section of muscle tissue that is arranged in a zig-zag pattern, typically found in fish and some other animals.

Example

The myomere structure allows fish to swim efficiently by contracting in a wave-like motion.

Conversation

Did you know that fish have something called a myomere?

Really? What exactly is a myomere?

It's a block of muscle fibers that helps them swim efficiently.

That’s fascinating! I never thought about how fish muscles work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myomere → It is formed from "myo-" (from Greek "mus" meaning muscle) and "mere" (from Greek "meros" meaning part). The word "myomere" refers to a part of a muscle segment, specifically in the context of vertebrate anatomy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'muscle' ('myo-') and 'part' ('mere') to remember that a myomere is a segment of muscle.

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