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Regular Cardiac Muscle Cells. Cross Section

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 dgroga01

Compare these regular cardiac muscle fibers with the Purkinje fibers in other micrographs. These cells are smaller, darker staining and contain more myofibrils.

  • Purkinje Fibers in the Moderator Band. Cross Section.
  • Purkinje Fibers at Higher Magnification. Longitudinal Section.

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