| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| VML | Volumetric muscle loss |
| CFI | Contractile force indicator |
| PDMS | Polydimethylsiloxane |
| GM | Growth media |
| BSA | Bovine serum albumin |
| DM | Differentiation media |
| FBS | Fetal bovine serum |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
| PFA | Paraformaldehyde |
| OCT | Optimal cutting temperature compound |