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Why is cardiac muscle called cardiac muscle?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

Cardiac means "of or relating to the heart". Cardiac muscle has that name because it is the specific kind of muscle found only in the heart.

It is a very special kind of muscle, very efficient and different from other muscles.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

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How do you describe the cardiac muscle?

Cardiac muscle is involuntary striated muscle. The cells of cardiac muscle have only one nucleus. The layer of the heart that contains cardiac muscle is called the myocardium.

The heart is called what muscle?

It is called cardiac muscle, or myocardium.

What is the second name for heart?

Another name for the human heart is a cardiac muscle.

What is the muscle called that makes up your heart muscle?

Cardiac Muscle

What type of muscle is the heart formed from?

The heart is made of smooth and cardiac muscle

What is the involuntary muscle found in the heart?

It is called the cardiac muscle

Why is the involuntary muscle found in the heart?

It is called the cardiac muscle

Which type of muscle is the heart made of?

cardiac

What is the heart is called?

It is called cardiac muscle, or myocardium.

What is a synonym for the cardiac muscle?

i do believe it is called a smooth muscle or an involuntary muscle.

What are the visible bands in cardiac and skeletal muscle called?

Visible bands in cardiac and skeletal muscle are called striated muscles.

What are the muscles only found in your heart?

The only muscle found in the heart is cardiac muscle.