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No. Cardiac muscles are attached to the pericardium - a layer of tissue that surrounds the heart and the Great Vessels. The sac rests on the diaphragm and is connected by various bits of connective tissue to the thoracic cavity.

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Are there different type of muscles?

Yes, there are three main types of muscles in the human body: skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles, and smooth muscles. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and facilitate movement, cardiac muscles are found in the heart and help it pump blood, and smooth muscles are found in organs and blood vessels to regulate involuntary processes.


The muscles that are attached to bones of the orbit and to the sclera are located outside the eyeball and are described as?

extraocular muscles.


In what three ways can muscle cells be classified?

Muscle cells can be classified based on their structure as either skeletal, smooth, or cardiac muscle cells. These types of muscle cells differ in their appearance and function. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and help with voluntary movements, smooth muscles are found in the walls of organs and blood vessels, and cardiac muscles are unique to the heart.


How are tendons important for bone movement?

Tendons are connective tissues that attach muscles to bones. They play a crucial role in bone movement by transmitting the force generated by the muscles to the bones, causing them to move. Without tendons, the force produced by the muscles would not be effectively transferred to the bones, impairing movement.


How are muscles connected to the bones and the muscles that form the heart alike and how are they different?

Muscles are connected to bones via tendons, allowing for movement of the skeleton, while the heart muscles, or cardiac muscles, are interconnected through specialized junctions called intercalated discs that enable coordinated contractions. Both types of muscle tissue are composed of contractile fibers and can generate force; however, skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated, allowing for conscious movement, whereas cardiac muscle is involuntary and also striated, functioning automatically to pump blood. Additionally, skeletal muscles can be repaired and regenerate to some extent, while cardiac muscle has limited regenerative capacity.

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What are muscles found around bone?

All skeletal muscles are attached to bones. Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle are not attached to bone.


Both skeletal and cardiac muscles are this?

Both skeletal and cardiac muscles are striated muscles.


Do bones have muscles?

There are muscles attached to bones, but bones do not have muscles.


Why do you think muscles attached to the bones?

because the muscles are attached the bones


Are cardia muscles connected to bones?

Cardiac or 'heart' muscles are no connected to bones.


Are muscles connected to bones by strong muscles called cardiac?

No! muscles are connected to bones by tendons.


How are the muscles attached to bones?

Muscles are attached by tendons and ligaments to bones.


Are Skeletal muscles are usually attached to bones?

All skeletal muscles are attached to bones. This is why they are called skeletal muscles.


Is there any bones in muscles?

No because muscles move bones and are attached to bones.


Do muscles attach to anything?

Muscles are attached to tendons ( a dense connective tissue) which are then attached to Bones. Muscles -> Tendons -> Bones


What are the 3 main muscle systems in the human body?

The three main muscle systems in the human body are skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and help with movement, smooth muscles are found in organs and blood vessels, and cardiac muscles are specific to the heart.


What are the three main muscle systems in the human body?

The three main muscle systems in the human body are skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and help with movement, smooth muscles are found in organs and blood vessels, and cardiac muscles are specific to the heart.