This section shows smooth muscle cells cut in both longitudinal section (upper half of image) and cross section (lower half of image). The cells are elongated (fusiform shape) with a single, centrally located elongated nucleus.
At least two capillaries can be seen amongst the cross sectioned muscle fibers near the boundary with the longitudinally sectioned fibers.
Stain = H&E
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