Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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The differences between the cardiac and the skeletal muscle fibers on the basis of their function and structure.

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The heart is made up of cardiac muscles (myocardium), which are present in between the epicardium and endocardium. The muscles cells are known as cardiomyocytes. The skeletal system is made up of skeletal muscle fibers.

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