striated

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Striated muscle is often used in short, intense bursts, whereas smooth muscle sustains longer or even near-permanent contractions.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Nothing has hitherto been recorded of the nidification of the Striated Marsh-Warbler, although it has a very wide distribution and is very common in suitable localities.

From The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 by Hume, Allan Octavian

To show the Structure of Striated Muscle.—Boil a tough piece of beef, as a cut from the neck, until the connective tissue has thoroughly softened.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

The Striated Reed-Babbler is exceedingly common during the whole year.

From The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 by Hume, Allan Octavian

Judge of my satisfaction when I found that my little friend was "The Striated Field Wren or Stink Bird"!

From An Australian Bird Book A Pocket Book for Field Use by Leach, John Albert