Involuntary muscles consisting of nonstriated, spindle shaped muscle cells, found in the walls of hollow viscera.
The muscles found in the arteries, veins, and hollow organs such as the stomach.
A type of muscle found in involuntary muscles.
One of three major types of muscle in the body (the other two are striated muscle and cardiac muscle), made up of spindle-shaped cells. It is under autonomic nervous system control, and contracts involuntarily with slow, long-term contractions. Smooth muscle occurs in many organs, including the blood vessels, intestines, and bladder.
Muscle that produces slow long-term contractions of which the individual is unaware. Smooth muscle occurs in hollow organs, such as the stomach, intestine, bIood vessels, and bladder. It consists of spindle-shaped cells within a network of connective tissue and is under the control of the autonomic nervous system.
Muscle tissue that lacks cross striations on its fibers. Its action is involuntary and it is found principally in visceral organs.
Involuntary muscle that works automatically to control movements inside the body, such as those involved in breathing and digestion.
Noncardiac muscles of the organs and blood vessels.
The muscles that envelop the linings of the digestive system, airways, and circulatory system are known as smooth muscles. Unlike skeletal muscles that are under conscious control, smooth muscles operate involuntarily, regulating the movement and functions of these vital systems. Smooth muscles play a crucial role in propelling food through the digestive tract, facilitating the flow of air in the airways, and promoting blood circulation throughout the circulatory system. Their coordinated contractions and relaxations ensure the proper functioning of these physiological processes.