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myoneural junction

 
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(¦mī·ō′nu̇r·əl ′jəŋk·shən)

(neuroscience) The point of junction of a motor nerve with the muscle which it innervates. Also known as neuromuscular junction.

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The synaptic connection of the axon of a motor neuron with a muscle fiber.

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The junction of nerve and muscle fibers. Called also somatic myoneural junction; see also motor end-plate.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the junction between a nerve fiber and the muscle it supplies
  Synonym: neuromuscular junction

 
 

 

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