Fascia Adherens
Cancer Terms ->
Anatomic Structure System or Substance ->
Body Part ->
Cell Part ->
Cell Junction ->
Epithelial Cell Junction ->
Anchoring Junction -> Fascia Adherens
Fascia Adherens Definition
Fascia adherens, similar to a zonula adherens, is a half Z line found in the cardiac muscle as one of the three intercalated disks. They anchor actin filaments from terminal sarcomeres and transmit contractile force between myocytes. (NCI)
Fascia Adherens Synonyms
Fascia Adherens
Terms in Fascia Adherens category
Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods
No reproduction or republication permitted.