Satellite Cells
Also known as: Sarcoplasts; Satellite Cells of Skeletal Muscle
Description
Satellite Cells are a specialized type of Cells of Skeletal Muscle. Satellite Cells are elongated, spindle-shaped Cells that occupy depressions in the Sarcolemma of a Muscle Fiber.
Biological Function of Satellite Cells
Musculoskeletal System
Satellite Cells are involved in the repair and regeneration of Muscles when they fuse with adjacent Myofibrils to form new Muscle Fibers. Via this mechanism, Satellite Cells are involved in Muscle Growth. [1]
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