Muscle Types Flashcards
1
Q
If a muscle is described as visceral, what does this mean?
A
It lines the hollow organs of body cavities and the blood vessels
2
Q
What is the term for a muscle which appears striped under the microscope?
A
Striated
3
Q
What kind of muscle can be described as striated, somatic and voluntary?
A
Skeletal muscle
4
Q
What kind of muscle can be describe as striated, visceral and involuntary?
A
Cardiac muscle
5
Q
What kind of muscle can be described as unstriated, visceral and involuntary?
A
Smooth muscle
