Distinguish between smooth muscles and skeletal muscles.

A) skeletal muscles

B) Striated muscles

C) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c

Sarcomere is the functional unit of skeletal muscles.

Skeletal muscles are divided into two types based on the amount of red pigment (myoglobin).  1. Red muscle: It contains very high amount of myoglobin.  2. White muscle: It contains very low...

Smooth muscles are also known as nonstriated, visceral or involuntary muscles.  Structure:  1. These muscles are present in the form of sheets or layers.  2. Each muscle cell is spindle shaped or fusiform.  3....

1. Skeletal muscles are striated muscles as it shows cross-striations in the form of light and dark bands whereas smooth muscles are without striations, thus can be differentiated.  2. Cardiac muscle...

Structure: 1. They consist of large number of fasciculi which are wrapped by a connective tissue sheath called epimysium or fascia. Each individual fasciculus covered by perimysium.  2. Each fasciculus in turn...

Smooth muscles are also known as non- striated, visceral or involuntary muscles.  Structure:  1. These muscles are present in the form of sheets or layers.  2. Each muscle cell is spindle shaped or fusiform.  3....

1. Smooth muscles: They bring about involuntary movements like peristalsis in the alimentary canal, constriction and dilation of blood vessels.  2. Cardiac muscles: They bring about contraction and relaxation of the...