- Note that fibers branch and interconnect.
- Fibers consist of individual cells attached end-to-end.
- Nuclei (one per cell) are centrally located within each cell.
- Intercalated discs are sites of attachment between cells.
- Striations may or may not be conspicuous (not here), depending on stain and plane of section.
Compare and contrast three types of muscle. Click on an image below for a wider view.
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