<P> Muscle tissue varies with function and location in the body . In mammals the three types are : skeletal or striated muscle ; smooth or non-striated muscle ; and cardiac muscle , which is sometimes known as semi-striated . Smooth and cardiac muscle contracts involuntarily , without conscious intervention . These muscle types may be activated both through interaction of the central nervous system as well as by receiving innervation from peripheral plexus or endocrine ( hormonal ) activation . Striated or skeletal muscle only contracts voluntarily , upon influence of the central nervous system . Reflexes are a form of non-conscious activation of skeletal muscles , but nonetheless arise through activation of the central nervous system , albeit not engaging cortical structures until after the contraction has occurred . </P>
<P> Muscle tissue varies with function and location in the body . In mammals the three types are : skeletal or striated muscle ; smooth or non-striated muscle ; and cardiac muscle , which is sometimes known as semi-striated . Smooth and cardiac muscle contracts involuntarily , without conscious intervention . These muscle types may be activated both through interaction of the central nervous system as well as by receiving innervation from peripheral plexus or endocrine ( hormonal ) activation . Striated or skeletal muscle only contracts voluntarily , upon influence of the central nervous system . Reflexes are a form of non-conscious activation of skeletal muscles , but nonetheless arise through activation of the central nervous system , albeit not engaging cortical structures until after the contraction has occurred . </P>
three types of muscle tissues in the body
three types of muscle tissues in the body
skeletal or striated muscle ; smooth or non-striated muscle ; and cardiac muscle , which is sometimes known as semi-striated
skeletal or striated muscle ; smooth or non-striated muscle ; and cardiac muscle , which is sometimes known as semi-striated