visceral smooth muscle tissue

smooth musculature of viscera

A smooth muscle tissue that is associated with soft internal organs (viscera).

Type Muscle
Parent Structure smooth muscle tissue
Latin Name smooth musculature of viscera

Frequently Asked Questions

What is visceral smooth muscle tissue?
Visceral smooth muscle tissue is the smooth muscle component of organ walls in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, capable of sustained contraction under autonomic control.
Where is visceral smooth muscle tissue located?
Located in the middle and lower esophagus, throughout the stomach and intestines in the muscularis propria layer, and in many other hollow organs.
What is the function of visceral smooth muscle tissue?
Visceral smooth muscle generates coordinated peristaltic contractions that propel contents through the digestive tract and maintains organ tone.
What is visceral smooth muscle tissue connected to?
Visceral smooth muscle receives autonomic innervation through myenteric plexuses and is regulated by hormonal signals from the gut.
Why is visceral smooth muscle tissue clinically important?
Dysfunction occurs in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, achalasia, and pseudo-obstruction, impairing normal digestive function.

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