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muscle fiber [′məs·əl ‚fī·bər] (histology) The contractile cell or unit of which muscle is composed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Muscle spindles are composed of a connective tissue capsule and intrafusal fibers, which are juxtaposed and parallel to extrafusal or ordinary muscle fibers (Tab. These will help lengthen and define the muscle fibers in your lower body. So ambitious horse owners may have a veterinarian extract a small sample of a horse's muscle to determine the percentage of both types of muscle fiber. |
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