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.
The definition of peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneal membranes. The signs and symptoms of peritonitis mainly abdominal pain or discomfort but may include many others such as bloating, nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, decreased urine output, and. others.