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Anatomical observation of the dog myocardium identified three distinct capillary types (true capillary, precapillary, and metarteriole) based on the presence of sphincter muscle cells.
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Does not inform clinical coronary physiology; leaves open the functional role of sphincter-equipped capillaries in human myocardium.
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Provenza et al. (1959) studied this question. Anatomical observation of the dog myocardium identified three distinct capillary types (true capillary, precapillary, and metarteriole) based on the presence of sphincter muscle cells.
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