The fine structure of the elastic tendons in the human arrector pili muscle
- 1 December 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 93 (6) , 631-637
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1975.tb05112.x
Abstract
The elastic tendons by which the human arrector pili muscle is inserted into the hair follicle were studied by light and electron microscopy. From the follicle to the muscle these tendons are formed successively by oxytalan, elaunin and elastic fibers. In close contact with the smooth muscle cells, elaunin and elastic fibers were observed. The fibers penetrate the spaces between the muscle cells and are clamped by them. An explanation is advanced about the significance of this arrangement in the recovery after muscle contraction.This publication has 4 references indexed in Scilit:
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