Muscle Cell
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A muscle cell is a specialised cell which can change its length to allow a creature to move.
Adaptations of Muscle Cells
- Muscle cells have many mitochondria to provide energy for movement.
- Muscle cells have muscle fibres which can relax and contract to change the shape of the cell.
About Muscle Cells
- All muscles in the body are made of muscle cells.
- Muscle cells are specially adapted to allow for movement.
- Many muscle cells grouped together make muscle tissue.
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References
AQA
- Muscle cells, page 14, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Muscle cells, page 14, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Muscle cells, page 31, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Muscle cells, page 31, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Muscle cells, page 9, GCSE Biology, Hodder, AQA
- Muscle cells, page 9, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA