Cardiac muscle and capillary, TEM
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Cardiac muscle and capillary, TEM
Cardiac muscle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of cardiac muscle fibrils (purple)from a healthy heart. Mitochondria (green) supply the muscle cells with energy. The muscle fibrils, or myofibrils, are crossed by transverse tubules (dark purple lines). These tubules mark the division of the myofibrils into contractile units (sarcomeres). The central structure is a capillary (orange) seen in cross-section, with a bi-concave red blood cell (red) passing along it. Cardiac muscle is under subconscious control and continuously contracts to pump blood around the body without tiring. Magnification: 3600x when printed 10 centimetres across
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© THOMAS DEERINCK, NCMIR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Biconcave Blood Capillary Cardiac Cardiology Continuous Contractile Unit Erythrocyte Fibre Fibril Fibrils Micrograph Microscope Mitochondrion Muscles Myocardium Myofibril Myofibrils Organelle Organelles Pump Red Blood Cell Sarcomere Sarcomeres Supply Transmission Electron Transmission Electron Micrograph Transverse Tubules Tubule Units Z Lines Cells False Coloured
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vibrant and detailed print captures the intricate beauty of cardiac muscle and capillaries at a microscopic level. The purple hues represent the cardiac muscle fibrils, also known as myofibrils, which form the foundation of a healthy heart. These fibrils are intersected by dark purple transverse tubules, marking the division into contractile units called sarcomeres. The green structures within the image are mitochondria, responsible for supplying energy to these muscle cells. They work tirelessly to ensure that the heart can continuously contract and pump blood throughout the body without tiring. At the center of this composition lies an orange capillary seen in cross-section. This tiny vessel plays a crucial role in delivering oxygen-rich blood to surrounding tissues. A bi-concave red blood cell gracefully passes through it, symbolizing life-sustaining circulation. Cardiac muscle is under subconscious control, highlighting its remarkable ability to function autonomously while maintaining our overall well-being. This extraordinary biological process ensures that our hearts beat rhythmically day after day. With a magnification of 3600x when printed at just 10 centimeters across, this false-colored transmission electron micrograph offers us a glimpse into an awe-inspiring world hidden from plain sight. It serves as a testament to both the complexity and resilience of our bodies' inner workings – reminding us of their constant dedication towards keeping us alive and thriving.
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