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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Apr 13.
Published in final edited form as: J Nat Sci. 2015 Apr;1(4):e71.

Figure 2. Schematic presentation of cardiac cell types.

Figure 2

The adult heart consists of several cell types, which maintain structural, mechanical, electrical and functional integrity of the heart. A. Fibroblasts contribute in the formation of extracellular matrix, which provides mechanical support to the heart. B. Atrial cardiomyocytes contribute to contractility of atrium. C. Endothelial cells form the inner lining of cardiac blood vessels. D. Conduction cells generate electrical impulses for cardiac contractility. E. Ventricular cardiomyocytes are involved in contractility of the ventricles. F. Smooth muscle cells render support to the coronary arteries and vasculatures.