Fiber-type composition and 3D capillary analysis of the human splenius capitis muscle

• Published in: Biomolecules & biomedicine
• Main Authors: Pollak, Nataša, Ugwoke, Chiedozie Kenneth, Umek, Nejc, Alibegović, Armin, Janáček, Jiří, Radochová, Barbora, Cvetko, Erika
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bosnia and Herzegovina Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 10.09.2024
• Subjects: capillary network; MyHC; myosin heavy chain isoforms; skeletal muscle; splenius capitis muscle; vastus lateralis muscle

Despite the significance of neck muscles in musculoskeletal disorders, their microscopic anatomy remains poorly characterized. This study examined the splenius capitis muscle, focusing on its fiber-type composition, fiber size, and capillary network characteristics. For comparison and validation, th...