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Scanning electron micrograph of mouse EDL muscle stretched about 30% beyond resting length showing longitudinally aligned perimysial collagen cables. (A) Two muscle fibers separated by stretched collagen cables. The collagen cables are distinct from the muscle fiber surface. (B) A collagen cable becomes frayed as it traverses across collagen cables.
