Muscle

Of animal tissue and muscular structure.   May also be referred to as muscular tissue.

Animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells.

This concept's ID is @1~28914

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  • cardiac muscle 7 facts

    The muscle tissue of the heart; adapted to continued rhythmic contraction.

  • tone 5 facts

    The elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli;...

  • smooth muscle 1 facts

    Muscle tissue that does not appear striated under the microscope; has the form of...

  • striated muscle tissue 0 facts

    Muscle tissue characterized by transverse stripes.