Classification of muscle tissue

 Classification of muscle tissue

1. According to structure

A. Striated muscle tissue

Microscopic band seen in muscle cell.

Such as skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle.

B. Non-striated muscle tissue

No band seen in muscle cell.

Such as smooth muscle cell.

2. According to function

A. Voluntary muscle tissue

Consciously controlled.

For example, leg, hands

B. Involuntary muscle tissue

Not consciously control

For example, Heart and internal organs

3. According to location

A.  Skeletal muscle

Attached to skeletal/ bones

B. Smooth muscle (Visceral muscle)

In viscera or hollow organ; stomach, intestine

C. Cardiac muscle tissue

In heart.