visceral transversely striated muscle tissue

transversely striated visceral muscle tissue

A striated visceral muscle tissue that has a transverse striation.

类型 Muscle
上级结构 visceral striated muscle tissue
拉丁名称 transversely striated visceral muscle tissue

常见问题

What is visceral transversely striated muscle tissue?
Visceral transversely striated muscle tissue refers to skeletal-type striated muscle found in visceral organs such as the esophagus and pharynx, maintaining organized sarcomere structure.
Where is visceral transversely striated muscle tissue located?
Located in the pharynx and upper third of the esophagus, where striated muscle enables voluntary control of swallowing.
What is the function of visceral transversely striated muscle tissue?
This muscle tissue contracts rapidly and forcefully under voluntary control to initiate deglutition and propel the bolus from the pharynx into the esophagus.
What is visceral transversely striated muscle tissue connected to?
Striated muscle of the pharynx and upper esophagus connects to brainstem motor nuclei via the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves.
Why is visceral transversely striated muscle tissue clinically important?
Damage from stroke, myasthenia gravis, or myositis causes dysphagia and aspiration risk; electromyography can assess this tissue.

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