Location of Smooth, Cardiac, and Skeletal Muscles in the Human Body
Smooth muscle:- Walls of hollow organs such as the stomach, intestines, urinary bladder, and blood vessels.
- Airways (respiratory passages)
- Muscles that control pupil size in the eyes.
Cardiac muscle:
- Heart: Cardiac muscle forms the muscular walls of the heart.
- It is responsible for the pumping action of the heart, which circulates blood throughout the body.
Skeletal muscle:
- Attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements.
- Muscles of the limbs, trunk, head, and neck are all skeletal muscles.
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