Question

why is smooth muscle also called non striated muscle

Answer 1

Non striated muscles are also called smooth muscles or involuntary muscles. The movement of these muscles is not under our control. The cells are long with pointed ends and uninucleate. For example- muscles of heart, iris, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Smooth muscles are called unstriated muscles because these muscles show no cross striations and look smooth . Therefore , are called non striated muscles or unstriped muscles.