muscle cells are generally referred to as
A myocyte (also known as a muscle cell) is the type of cell found in muscle tissue.Myocytes are long, tubular cells that develop from myoblasts to form muscles in a process known as myogenesis.There are various specialized forms of myocytes: cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle cells, with various properties. The striated cells of cardiac and skeletal muscles are referred to as muscle fibers. myocyte (also known as a muscle cell) is the type of cell found in muscle tissue.