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  • Josh Carl Vince B. Partosa posted an update in the group Group logo of Histology Art - F (2022)Histology Art – F (2022) 4 years, 5 months ago

    • 1. SMOOTH MUSCLE TISSUE consists of small, closely packed fusiform cells that are mononucleated, with the nuclei centrally located. Compared to the other muscle tissue, it has no striations. This tissue is commonly found in the blood vessels, digestive and respiratory tracts, uterus, bladder, and other organs. Its key function is involuntary movements.

      2. SKELETAL MUSCLE TISSUE has cells that are multinucleated, cylindrical, long, and striated, with their nuclei in a peripheral location adjacent to the sarcolemma. Its major locations are the muscular system, tongue, diaphragm, eyes, and upper esophagus. The key function of the said tissue is for voluntary movement.

      3. CARDIAC MUSCLE TISSUE has cells that are aligned in a branching arrangement, mononucleated, cylindrical, and striated, with its nucleus being centrally located. The cells are linked by adherent and gap junctions at prominent intercalated discs. The tissue’s major location is the heart. Its key function is the automatic or involuntary pumping of blood.

      Reference:

      Mescher, A. L., & Uchôa, J. L. C. (2018). Junqueira’s basic histology: Text and Atlas. McGraw-Hill Education.

      • 04/29/22
        [Additional Information: Histology Art Description]

        The 3 types of muscle tissue shown in the illustration above are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth/visceral muscle tissue.

        Although not very clear in the drawing, both skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue have striations. On the other hand, smooth muscle tissue lacks this characteristic.

        Striated muscle is muscle tissue, marked by transverse dark and light bands, that is made up of elongated fibers.

        Now that I revisited my histology art, I wish I had made the cells a little bit longer for the smooth muscle tissue drawing. The striations (for skeletal and cardiac) could have also been made a little bit darker or clearer. I should have also chosen a better color for the background.

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