cardiac muscle
Desmosomes and gap junctions But, more specifically...the junctions found in Cardiac muscles are called "Intercalated Discs" singular: INTERCALATED DISC plural: INTERCALATED DISCS
striated smooth muscle with intercalated discs
Desmosomes and gap junctions But, more specifically...the junctions found in Cardiac muscles are called "Intercalated Discs" singular: INTERCALATED DISC plural: INTERCALATED DISCS
Actually, intercalated discs and striations are unique features of cardiac muscle, not skeletal muscle. These structures help cardiac muscle cells work together as a functional unit, allowing the heart to contract efficiently. Skeletal muscle lacks intercalated discs and striations are more organized in a linear pattern.
Intercalated discs in cardiac muscle cells help synchronize their contractions by allowing electrical signals to pass quickly between cells. This communication ensures that the heart muscle contracts in a coordinated manner, leading to efficient pumping of blood.
The intercalated discs are specialized structures in cardiac muscle that allow for uniform contraction. They contain gap junctions, which allow for rapid electrical communication between cells, ensuring synchronous contraction of the heart muscle. Additionally, desmosomes in the intercalated discs help to physically link neighboring cardiac muscle cells, allowing for force transmission during contraction.
intercalated discs containing gap junctions and desmosomes.
The intercalated discs
Intercalated discs are very complex structures and have great significance in terms of the workings of the myocardium. These discs create a high degree of interconnection between the myocardial cells.
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Intercalated discs.
Intercalated discs transfer electrical impulses and allow for coordinated contraction of cardiac muscle cells. They also facilitate the passage of ions and molecules between adjacent cells, helping to synchronize their activity.