Question

Differentiate between cardiac and striated muscles.

Answer 1

Cardiac Muscl Striated Muscle They are present in the wall of the heart, pulmonary veins and superior vena cava. They are present in the limbs, body walls, tongue, pharynx and beginning of oesophagus. Fibres branched. Fibres unbranched. Uninucleate. Multinucleate. Oblique bridges and intercalated discs present. No oblique bridges and intercalated discs. Nerve supply from the brain and autonomic nervous system. Nerve supply from central nervous system. Rapid contraction. Very rapid contraction. They never get fatigued. They soon get fatigued. Involuntary Voluntary