- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...
The Journal of Biophysical and Biochemical Cytology, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Jan. 25, 1957), pp. 111-122 (17 pages) ...
The heart pumps blood through the vascular system, supplying cells with oxygen and energy Smooth muscle cells in the vessels finely regulate the blood flow. If they cannot perform their task, ...