In this article we will discuss about the characteristics of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles of human body. Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle: Histology: 1. Size and Shape: Cylindrical; 1-40 mm long, 10 to 100 μ in diameter. 2. Striations: Transverse, longitudinal. 3. Sarcolemma: Present and complete. 4. Nucleus: Multiple, just under the Sarcolemma. 5. Sarcotubular […]