Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Skeletal Muscle fibers are the building blocks and most basic unit of skeletal muscles, the muscles that attach to bones and enable movement of the body. They are specialized cells that contain hundreds of proteins and other molecules and are formed from a single stem cell, which differentiates into a multinucleated…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2832-4048 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Skeletal Muscle fibers are the building blocks and most basic unit of skeletal muscles, the muscles that attach to bones and enable movement of the body. They are specialized cells that contain hundreds of proteins and other molecules and are formed from a single stem cell, which differentiates into a multinucleated muscle fiber. They are also known as muscle cells, and have the ability to shorten and generate tension, enabling movement of the body. Skeletal Muscle fibers are essential for maintaining posture, balance, and enabling physical activity. They are constantly regenerating, allowing for repairs and adaptation to different physical activities.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Skeletal Muscle Fibers, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Skeletal Muscle (ISSN 2832-4048).

Journal editorial board
Gerhard Meissner · United States Min Du · United States Jeong-Rae Kim · South Korea

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