Intramuscular fat
Intramuscular Fat
Intramuscular fat (In-truh-mus-kyuh-lur fat), also known as marbling, is a type of fat found within the muscle tissue.
Etymology
The term "intramuscular" is derived from the Latin words "intra", meaning "within", and "musculus", meaning "muscle". The term "fat" comes from the Old English "fǽtt", which is of Germanic origin.
Definition
Intramuscular fat is the fat stored within the muscle fibers. It is different from subcutaneous fat, which is found beneath the skin, and visceral fat, which is found around the organs in the abdomen. Intramuscular fat contributes to the flavor and juiciness of meat, and is therefore considered desirable in certain types of meat production.
Related Terms
- Adipose tissue: A type of connective tissue that stores energy in the form of fat.
- Lipid: A type of organic molecule that includes fats.
- Lipogenesis: The process by which simple sugars are converted into fat.
- Lipolysis: The breakdown of fats and other lipids to release fatty acids.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intramuscular fat
- Wikipedia's article - Intramuscular fat
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