Types of Muscle Tissue

Question 1

aka “Striated muscles”. because under a microscope the dark and light bands have a striped appearance. They are attached to the bones of the skeleton and make body motions possible.

Answer 1

Skeletal Muscle

Question 2

aka “Heart Muscles”. This forms the muscular walls of the heart, and provides constant contraction and relaxation causing heartbeat in involuntary motion.

Answer 2

Myocardial Muscles

Question 3

aka “Visceral Muscle (Non-striated)”. Located in the walls of internal organs, such as digestive tract, blood vessels, and ducts leading to glands. This moves and control flow of liquids in involuntary motion.

Answer 3

Smooth Muscles