MUSCULAR & NERVOUS TISSUE

consists of elongated cells called muscle fibers or myocytes that can use ATPto generate force

produces body movements, maintains posture, and generates heat

consists of long, cylindrical, striated fibers

alternating light and dark bands within fibers that are visible under a light microscope

approx length of the longest skeletal muscle tissues

consists of branched, striated fibers with usually only one centrally located nucleus

transverse thickening of plasma where cardiac muscle tissues are attached end to end

consists of nonstriated fibers

small spindle-shaped cell thickest in middle, tapering at each end, and conntains a single, centrally located nucleus

provide route for quick conduction of electrical signals throughout heart