Skeletal Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
What is skeletal muscle composed of?
A
Composed of large, multinucleated cells
2
Q
What are the cells like in skeletal muscle?
A
Long and slender cells (muscle fibers)
3
Q
What is one fact about cells in muscle tissue?
A
They are not able to divide, but new cells are made by stem cells in adult tissue
4
Q
What are striations?
A
Alternating bands
5
Q
What is another fact about skeletal muscle?
A
Has voluntary control
