Muscle Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of muscle?
A
Skeletal, cardiac, smooth.
2
Q
What is the process called that develops muscle tissue ?
A
Myogenesis
3
Q
What is the process of myogenesis ?
A
Embryonic, myoblasts, myotubes, myofibres
4
Q
What are myofibrilles ?
A
Cylindrical strands of contractile proteins known as myofibrilles
5
Q
What is the skeletal muscle.
A
A muscle which helps the movement of the skeleton at joints. These are attached to joint to help and move the skeleton
6
Q
What is the cardiac muscle.
A
A muscle which helps contract the heart tissue. This is a specialised muscle found in the heart.
7
Q
What is a smooth muscle.
A
This muscle allows hollow organs to contract, it is found in the digestive and reproductive system.
