ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Smooth muscle cannot be controlled consciously and thus acts involuntarily. The non-striated (smooth) muscle cell is spindle-shaped and has one central nucleus. Smooth muscle contracts slowly and rhythmically.

Detailed explanation-2: -Structure and Function At a cellular level, smooth muscle can be described as an involuntary, non-striated muscle. Smooth muscle consists of thick and thin filaments that are not arranged into sarcomeres giving it a non-striated pattern.

Detailed explanation-3: -Smooth muscle fibers are located in walls of hollow visceral organs (such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines), except the heart, appear spindle-shaped, and are also under involuntary control.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cardiac Muscle Tissue As with skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle is striated; however it is not consciously controlled and so is classified as involuntary.