Myocyte

Definition: 

A myocyte (also known as a muscle cell or muscle fiber) is the type of cell found in muscle tissue. They are long, tubular cells that arise developmentally from myoblasts to form muscles in a process known as myogenesis. There are various specialized forms of myocytes: cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle cells, with various properties. Cardiac myocytes are responsible for generating the electrical impulses that control the heart rate, among other things.

Contents 

1 Terminology
2 Myofibrils
3 Functional control
4 Myoblasts