What are the Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle Cells?
Skeletal muscle cells are long, cylindrical, and multinucleated, with nuclei located peripherally. They exhibit a striated pattern due to the regular arrangement of sarcomeres, the contractile units of the cell. These cells are under voluntary control, meaning their contraction is consciously regulated. Histologically, skeletal muscle fibers can be identified by their prominent striations and multiple peripheral nuclei.
