Muscle Tissue Flashcards
0
Q
What are the two subclasses of striated muscle tissue?
A
Skeletal
Cardiac
1
Q
What are the two classes of muscle tissue?
A
Striated
Smooth
2
Q
Skeletal muscle tissue
A
Parallel Elongated cells with no gaps
3
Q
Cardiac muscle tissue
A
Elongated cells with branches and gaps
4
Q
Smooth muscle tissue
A
Lacks the striations
Tends to be spindle shaped
5
Q
Where is skeletal muscle tissue found?
A
Attached to bones of skeleton, or skin
6
Q
Where is smooth muscle tissue found
A
Walls of most organs with involuntary movement
Exp: stomach, intestines
7
Q
Where is cardiac muscle tissue found
A
Wall of the heart
