Q 8. Differentiate between striated, unstriated and cardiac muscles on the basis of their structure and site/location in the body.
Striated Muscle | Unstriated Muscle | Cardiac Muscle |
These are voluntary muscles. |
These are involuntary muscles. |
These are involuntary muscles. |
The cells are long and cylindrical. |
The cells are long with pointed ends. |
The cells are cylindrical. |
Cells are unbranched |
Cells are unbranched |
Cells are branched |
Cells are multinucleated. |
Cells are uninucleated |
Cells are uninucleate |
These muscles are present in limbs and join the bones. |
These muscles are found in the alimentary canal, bronchi of the lungs etc. |
These muscles are only found in the wall of the heart. |