Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Types of Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Types of Muscle Tissue

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Which muscle type has multinucleated cells that are cylindrical in shape?

Cardiac muscle

Smooth muscle

Skeletal muscle

Myocardial muscle

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Understand the basic characteristics of the three main types of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Recognize that skeletal muscle cells, also known as muscle fibers, are long, cylindrical, and multinucleated. This is due to the fusion of multiple precursor cells called myoblasts during development.

Identify that cardiac muscle cells are branched and typically have one or two nuclei per cell. They are connected by intercalated discs, which are not present in skeletal muscle.

Note that smooth muscle cells are spindle-shaped and have a single nucleus. They are found in the walls of hollow organs and are not under voluntary control.

Conclude that the muscle type with multinucleated, cylindrical cells is skeletal muscle, distinguishing it from cardiac and smooth muscle based on these structural characteristics.