MVS Anatomy & Physiology

Muscle Tissue Types Chart

Part 1. Complete the table below by filling in each cell with an X when the features or characteristics
along the left match each muscle type.

Feature Skeletal Cardiac Smooth

Muscle Muscle Muscle
1. Non-Striated x
2. Striated x x
3. Presence of intercalated discs x
4. Branched cells x
5. Un-branched cells x x
6. One or two nuclei per cell x
7. Single nucleus per cell x x
8. Multiple, peripherally located nuclei per cell x
9. Involuntary stimulation x x
10. Voluntary stimulation x
11. Auto-rhythmic contraction x x
12. Contains fascicles wrapped in perimysium x

Part 2. Using the above organized information and your lesson, identify the muscle tissues below.
Describe 3 observed features as evidence that led you to identify each tissue.

Ex: I believe that tissue A is _____________ muscle. I think this because I can see.. I also think this
because I can see. Lastly, I think this because I can see.

A. Smooth Muscle

B. Skeletal Muscle

C. Cardiac Muscle