Morphology of smooth muscle and its diversity as studied with scanning electron microscopy

Uehara, Yasuo; Fujiwara, Takashi; Nakashiro, Satoshi; Shan, Zhou De

doi:10.1007/978-1-4613-0683-2_6

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“…The SEM images of the guinea pig oviduct obtained in this way show no distinct arrangement in layers, as was believed until now by means of light microscopy, and as it was demonstrated to occur in other hollow viscera such as the gut and in blood vessels [4], The isthmic myosalpinx. on the other hand, is constituted by single bundles follow ing no exact geometrical distribution and not arranged in distinct layers.…”

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Architecture of the Myosalpinx of the Isthmus in the Guinea Pig by Means of Scanning Electron Microscopy

Muglia

Vizza²,

Correr

et al. 1991

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The three-dimensional architecture of the isthmic myosalpinx in the guinea pig was investigated by means of a technique that involves stretching the myosalpinx under a dissecting microscope followed by selective digestion of the interstitial connective tissue with KOH and, finally, observation under a scanning electron microscope. The images obtained in this way prove that the myosalpinx is arranged in single bundles of smooth muscle cells which essentially do not show any specific geometrical course. Furthermore, smooth muscle cell bundles following an oblique course, not referred in the literature prior to this report, were demonstrated. These new three-dimensional microanatomical results call for a reevaluation of the functional role of oviduct motility.

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Architecture of the Myosalpinx of the Isthmus in the Guinea Pig by Means of Scanning Electron Microscopy

Muglia

Vizza²,

Correr

et al. 1991

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“…These data were also confirmed by studies that recorded the random myoelectrical activity of the tube (Daniel et al, 1975a; Hodgson et al, 1977; Hodgson and Talo, 1978; Talo and Hodgson, 1978). Our observations show that the myosalpinx architecture of the mare (unlike that of hollow organs with geometrically arranged musculature (e.g., gut) in which the orthogonal disposition of the smooth muscle cells (SMC) is suitable to generate and coordinate peristaltic movements in an antagonistic manner) is similar to that of other hollow organs with plexiform musculature (e.g., the gall bladder) (see Uehara et al, 1990, for review). The contraction of such a plexiform SMC structure (Hodgson et al, 1977) may deform the tube wall, generating a stirring process within the tubal lumen.…”

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Three‐dimensional architecture of the myosalpinx in the mare as revealed by scanning electron microscopy

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The three-dimensional architecture of the myosalpinx in the mare was investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) after removal of interstitial connective tissue with NaOH digestion. In the extramural portion of the tubo-uterine junction (TUJ), isthmus, and ampulla, the myosalpinx architecture is represented by a unique muscular structure which runs from the mesosalpinx to the base of the inner mucous folds. This unique muscular structure consists mainly of bundles of muscular fibers independent of one another, which show a multiple spatial arrangement and form a complex network. Such a muscular architecture is likely more suitable for stirring rather than pushing the embryos and gametes through the Fallopian tube. Anat Rec 267: 235-241, 2002.

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“…Smooth muscle varies in structure in different vertebrates and in different tissues (Bulbring et al, 1981;Gabella, 1997;Newstead, 1987;Uehara et al, 1990), but there are a number of ultrastructural features that can be used to help differentiate it from other cell types associated with a connective tissue matrix. In general, low power TEM images show arrays of elongated cells with a single nucleus and a relatively homogeneous cytoplasm.…”

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Smooth muscle in the annulus fibrosus of the tympanic membrane in bats, rodents, insectivores, and humans

Henson¹,

Madden²,

Rask‐Andersen³

et al. 2005

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Morphology of smooth muscle and its diversity as studied with scanning electron microscopy

Cited by 8 publications

References 47 publications

Architecture of the Myosalpinx of the Isthmus in the Guinea Pig by Means of Scanning Electron Microscopy

Architecture of the Myosalpinx of the Isthmus in the Guinea Pig by Means of Scanning Electron Microscopy

Three‐dimensional architecture of the myosalpinx in the mare as revealed by scanning electron microscopy

Smooth muscle in the annulus fibrosus of the tympanic membrane in bats, rodents, insectivores, and humans

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