Question

Why is the muscle cell also called muscle fibre ?

Answer 1

Muscle cells are called muscle fibres mainly because of their cell structure.

Explanation:

• Skeletal muscle cells are the muscle cell that has long structures with numerous nucleus.
• The smooth muscle cells are cells that are long with tapering ends. They are also long. The cardiac cells are also the cells that are long enough.
• This is why the muscle cells or the sarcoplasts are also called as the muscle fibres.
• These muscle fibres are the structure that is responsible for all the voluntary and involuntary movements of the body.