Vöðvafrumnan
Vöðvafrumnan refers to the muscle cell, also known as a myocyte. These are the basic functional units of muscle tissue. Muscle cells are highly specialized for contraction, a process that allows for movement in the body. They contain a variety of unique organelles and structural components essential for their function.
Key components of a muscle cell include the sarcoplasm, which is the cytoplasm of the muscle cell,
Muscle cells can be broadly categorized into three types: skeletal muscle cells, cardiac muscle cells, and smooth