| Type of Muscle | Structure | Site / Location in the Body | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striated (Skeletal) Muscle | Long, cylindrical, multinucleated cells with visible striations (alternating dark and light bands) | Attached to bones | Voluntary (under conscious control) |
| Unstriated (Smooth) Muscle | Spindle-shaped cells, single nucleus, no visible striations | Walls of internal organs such as stomach, intestines, blood vessels, bladder | Involuntary (not under conscious control) |
| Cardiac Muscle | Branched, cylindrical cells with striations and a single central nucleus; connected by intercalated discs | Heart | Involuntary (not under conscious control) |