smooth muscle tissue

involuntary muscle

Muscle tissue which is unstriated, composed primarily of smooth muscle fibers surrounded by a reticulum of collagen and elastic fibers. Smooth muscle differs from striated muscle in the much higher actin/myosin ratio, the absence of conspicuous sarcomeres and the ability to contract to a much smaller fraction of its resting length[GO].

Tipo Muscle
Estructura principal muscle tissue
Nombre latino involuntary muscle
FMA ID 14070

Subestructuras

ureter smooth muscle Muscle enteric circular muscle Muscle smooth muscle of esophagus Muscle smooth muscle of eye Muscle urethra smooth muscle layer Muscle vagina smooth muscle Muscle respiratory system smooth muscle Muscle kidney pelvis smooth muscle Muscle anal region smooth muscle Muscle lymphatic vessel smooth muscle Muscle mammary gland smooth muscle Muscle blood vessel smooth muscle Muscle spleen smooth muscle Muscle gallbladder smooth muscle Muscle gastrointestinal system smooth muscle Muscle prostate gland smooth muscle Muscle oviduct smooth muscle Muscle outflow tract smooth muscle Muscle urinary bladder smooth muscle Muscle smooth muscle layer in fatty layer of subcutaneous tissue Muscle visceral smooth muscle tissue Muscle epididymis smooth muscle Muscle clitoral smooth muscle Muscle smooth muscle tissue layer of ejaculatory duct Muscle arterial system smooth muscle Muscle hepatic duct smooth muscle Muscle metanephric smooth muscle tissue Muscle umbilical smooth muscle Muscle mesonephric smooth muscle tissue Muscle

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the smooth muscle tissue?
Muscle tissue which is unstriated, composed primarily of smooth muscle fibers surrounded by a reticulum of collagen and elastic fibers. Smooth muscle differs from striated muscle in the much higher actin/myosin ratio, the absence of conspicuous sarcomeres and the ability to contract to a much smalle
What is the Latin name for the smooth muscle tissue?
The Latin name for the smooth muscle tissue is involuntary muscle.

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