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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].

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure muscle tissue
Latin Name involuntary muscle
FMA ID 14070

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14070 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001135 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — smooth muscle tissue Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.