Mesh term Muscle, Smooth
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Description
Unstriated and unstriped muscle, one of the muscles of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc. Contractile elements are elongated, usually spindle-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei. Smooth muscle fibers are bound together into sheets or bundles by reticular fibers and frequently elastic nets are also abundant. (From Stedman, 25th ed)Browse to child terms:
Esophageal Sphincter, Lower
Muscle, Smooth, Vascular
Myometrium
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