Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth Muscle Questions Flashcards
Is cardiac muscle striated?
yes
Is skeletal muscle striated?
yes
Is smooth muscle striated?
no, it is nonstriated
How many nuclei does cardiac muscle have?
single nuclei
How many nuclei does skeletal muscle have?
multiple nuclei
How many nuclei does smooth muscle have?
single, flattened nucleus
Does cardiac muscle provide for voluntary or involuntary movement?
involuntary movement
Does skeletal muscle provide for voluntary or involuntary movement?
voluntary movement
Does smooth muscle provide for voluntary or involuntary movement?
involuntary movement
What are the size and shape of cardiac muscle cells?
short, wide, and branching
What are the size and shape of skeletal muscle cells?
long and thin
What are the size and shape of smooth muscle cells?
thin and flat