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8.  How do you distinguish between a skeletal muscle and a cardiac muscle ?

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The differences between skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles are as follows: 

Skeletal muscle Cardiac muscle
 The function of skeletal muscles is voluntary. Cardiac muscles function involuntarily.
The cells of these muscles are unbranched The cells of these muscles are branched
INtercalated discs between the cells are absent Intercalated discs between the cells are present
These consists of alternate light and dark bands These possess bands that are fainted
These are voluntary in nature These are involuntary in nature

They help in locomotory actions and body posture

Cardiac muscles help in movements of the heart

 

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