MUSCULAR SYSTEM: Muscle Tissue Flashcards
What are the 3 kinds of muscle tissue?
- skeletal muscle
- cardiac muscle
- smooth muscle
Is skeletal muscle striated?
Yes. Skeletal muscle is striated.
Is skeletal muscle voluntary?
Yes. Skeletal muscle is voluntary
Is skeletal muscle branched?
Yup. Skeletal muscle is branched.
Is skeletal muscle multinucleated?
YAS. Skeletal muscle has MULTIPLE nuclei.
In what system are skeletal muscles found?
The SKELETAL system.
Is cardiac muscle voluntary?
Nope. Cardiac muscle is involuntary.
Is cardiac muscle controlled?
Yes. Cardiac muscle is controlled.
Is cardiac muscle striated?
Yes. Cardiac muscle is striated.
Is cardiac muscle branched?
Yes. Cardiac muscle is branched.
Does cardiac muscle have more than one nuclei?
Nope. Just the one.
Where is cardiac muscle found?
Cardiac muscle is found in the heart.
What type of disks does CARDIAC muscle have?
Intercalated disks
IS smooth muscle voluntary?
Nope. Smooth muscle is involuntary.
Is smooth muscle controlled?
Yes. Smooth muscle is controlled.
Is smooth muscle striated?
Nope. Smooth muscle is not striated.
Is smooth muscle branched?
Nope. Smooth muscle is not branched.
Does smooth muscle have more than one nuclei?
NO. It has one.
Where is smooth muscle found?
Smooth muscle is foud in hollow internal organs like the intestines, the uterus, the iris, the skin
What is peristalsis?
Peristalsis is the wane-like contraction of smooth muscle.
