Biology
Name the three main kinds of muscular tissues. Give the exact location of each kind in an animal body.
Answer
The three main kinds of muscular tissues are:
- Striated Muscles — They are attached to the bones. They can be found in arms, legs, face and neck, etc.
- Unstriated muscles — Common places where these muscles can be found are in the intestinal walls, muscles of the iris in the eye, in the wall of urinary bladder.
- Cardiac Muscles — They are found only in the walls of the heart.
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