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Smooth muscle

The diameter of smooth muscle fibers varies in cross section because the fibers are cut at different locations along these spindle-shaped fibers.  In addition, since the nucleus is located midway along the fiber, most cross sections of fibers will not pass through the nucleus.  1000x

Muscle fibers <p>The diameter of smooth muscle fibers varies in cross section because the fibers are cut at different locations along these spindle-shaped fibers.  In addition, since the nucleus is located midway along the fiber, most cross sections of fibers will not pass through the nucleus.  1000x</p>

Muscle fibers

The diameter of smooth muscle fibers varies in cross section because the fibers are cut at different locations along these spindle-shaped fibers.  In addition, since the nucleus is located midway along the fiber, most cross sections of fibers will not pass through the nucleus.  1000x
Nuclei <p>The diameter of smooth muscle fibers varies in cross section because the fibers are cut at different locations along these spindle-shaped fibers.  In addition, since the nucleus is located midway along the fiber, most cross sections of fibers will not pass through the nucleus.  1000x</p>

Nuclei

The diameter of smooth muscle fibers varies in cross section because the fibers are cut at different locations along these spindle-shaped fibers.  In addition, since the nucleus is located midway along the fiber, most cross sections of fibers will not pass through the nucleus.  1000x
Sarcolemma <p>The diameter of smooth muscle fibers varies in cross section because the fibers are cut at different locations along these spindle-shaped fibers.  In addition, since the nucleus is located midway along the fiber, most cross sections of fibers will not pass through the nucleus.  1000x</p>

Sarcolemma

The diameter of smooth muscle fibers varies in cross section because the fibers are cut at different locations along these spindle-shaped fibers.  In addition, since the nucleus is located midway along the fiber, most cross sections of fibers will not pass through the nucleus.  1000x
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