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Transmission electron microscopy image of a Tc within the longitudinal and circular muscle layers of chicken ileum. Tc demonstrates a triangular shape with 3 Tp attached from surroundings. Tcs are closely attached to smooth muscle cells through their Tps. Bars, 2 µm. SMC, smooth muscle cell; Tc, telocyte; Tp, telopode.
