8-11 Muscle tissue

SMOOTH MUSCLE – 2
The images show bundles of smooth muscle fibers. The top image is a longitudinal section, and the bottom image is a cross-section of the fibers.
Observe the central position of the nuclei in the fibers.


Smooth muscle cells as seen in a longitudinal section. Medium magnification.


Smooth muscle cells as seen in cross-section. Medium magnification.

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