[Properties and function of smooth musculature with special reference to lymphatic vessels].
1979
H M Einwächter
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008208
Lymphatic System
A system of organs and tissues that process and transport immune cells and LYMPH.
Lymphatic Systems
D009119
Muscle Contraction
A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments.
Unstriated and unstriped muscle, one of the muscles of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc. Contractile elements are elongated, usually spindle-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei. Smooth muscle fibers are bound together into sheets or bundles by reticular fibers and frequently elastic nets are also abundant. (From Stedman, 25th ed)