How are Subsarcolemmal Vacuoles Identified in Histological Studies?
In histological studies, subsarcolemmal vacuoles are identified using light microscopy and electron microscopy. Light microscopy can reveal the presence of vacuoles as clear spaces within the muscle fibers, while electron microscopy can provide detailed images of the vacuolar structure and contents. Special staining techniques, such as periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain, can also be used to highlight the presence of glycogen within these vacuoles.
