Smooth muscle, longitudinal section (40x objective lens)


This high magnification image of the thin plastic section shows the smooth muscle cut in longitudinal section . Note diagonal arrangement of the elongated, light-stained nuclei that are characteristic of smooth muscle in longitudinal section.

Stain = H&E


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