Muscle Tissue

Overview Of Muscle Tissues

Skeletal muscle

Voluntary muscle tissue that is striated and responsible for movement of the skeleton.

Cardiac muscle

Involuntary muscle tissue found in the heart, striated and branched with intercalated discs.

Smooth muscle

Involuntary muscle tissue found in hollow organs, non-striated and spindle-shaped.

Muscle tension

The force generated by muscles during contraction.

Striations

The stripes seen in skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues, indicating a specific arrangement of muscle fibers.

Intercalated discs

Structures that connect cardiac muscle cells, facilitating synchronized contractions.

Contractility

The ability of muscle cells to contract and shorten.

Excitability

The ability of muscle cells to respond to stimuli.

Conductivity

The capacity of muscle cells to transmit electrical impulses along their membranes.

Distensibility

The ability of muscle cells to stretch without damage.

Elasticity

The ability of muscle cells to return to their original length after being stretched.