Skeletal muscles tissue
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Skeletal muscle tissue is characterized by:
- Striations: Alternating light and dark bands visible under a microscope due to the organized arrangement of contractile proteins (actin and myosin).
- Long, cylindrical cells: Also known as muscle fibers, these cells are much longer than they are wide.
- Multiple nuclei: Skeletal muscle fibers are multinucleated, with nuclei located at the periphery of the cell.
- Voluntary control: Skeletal muscles are under conscious control, allowing for deliberate movements.
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