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  • Skeletal Muscle Cells: Structure, Characteristics & Fiber Types
    Skeletal muscle cells are called muscle fibers. They are long, cylindrical cells that are multinucleated, meaning they have multiple nuclei within a single cell. This is different from most other cell types, which typically only have one nucleus.

    Here are some more details about skeletal muscle fibers:

    * Striated: Skeletal muscle fibers have a striated appearance due to the arrangement of proteins called actin and myosin, which are responsible for muscle contraction.

    * Voluntary: Skeletal muscle contractions are under conscious control.

    * Specialized: Muscle fibers are specialized for contraction, and they contain a high concentration of mitochondria to provide energy for this process.

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