In vertebrates, skeletal muscle contractions are neurogenic as they require synaptic input from motor neurons to produce muscle contractions. A single motor neuron is able to innervate multiple muscle fibers, thereby causing the fibers to contract at the same time.
periostitis. n. 1. (Anatomy) inflammation of the periosteum.
Definition of PERICARDITIS. : inflammation of the pericardium. ADVERTISEMENT.efinition of PERICARDITIS. : inflammation of the pericardium. ADVERTISEMENT.