What does cellphone antenna consist of physically?

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The physical composition of cellphone antennas varies by model, with common types including microstrip antennas integrated within RF chips. Disassembly of a cellphone may reveal antennas as either long straight cables or mesh structures, depending on the design. Notably, the antenna may be embedded in the motherboard, complicating extraction. Specific examples include the LG1010 and iPhone 4S, which illustrate different antenna configurations.

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if I were to disassemble the cellphone and try to extract the "antenna" component, what would I get? Is it a long straight cable? Or a mesh?

Can it actually be extracted out of the case or is it somehow embedded into "motherboard"?
 
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