Muscle Tissue Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to muscle tissue types, their characteristics, and some specific muscles relevant to the course material.

skeleton Muscle

Voluntary muscle attached to the skeleton, characterized by parallel striated fibers and being multinucleated.

Cardiac Muscle

Involuntary muscle located in the heart, characterized by branched striated fibers, intercalated discs, and being uninucleated.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle located in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels, characterized by spindle-shaped, uninucleated fibers with no striations.

Peristalsis

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells to facilitate synchronized contraction.

Orbicularis Oris

Muscle around the mouth that is involved in the movements of lips.

Sternocleidomastoid

Neck muscle that helps in the rotation and flexion of the head.

Superior Rectus

Muscle that elevates the eyeball.

Deltoid Muscle

Shoulder muscle responsible for raising the arm.

Triceps Brachii

Muscle on the back of the upper arm responsible for elbow extension.

The Ear

Ear pt 2