How do you distinguish between a skeletal muscle and a cardiac muscle?
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| Skeletal muscle | Cardiac muscle |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ The cells are unbranched. | $(1)$ The cells are branched. |
| $(2)$ Intercalated disks are absent. | $(2)$ Intercalated disks are present,which help in the synchronization of heartbeats. |
| $(3)$ Alternate light and dark bands are prominent. | $(3)$ Faint bands are present. |
| $(4)$ They are voluntary muscles. | $(4)$ They are involuntary muscles. |
| $(5)$ They contract rapidly and get fatigued easily. | $(5)$ They contract rhythmically and do not get fatigued. |
| $(6)$ They are attached to bones. | $(6)$ They are present only in the heart. |
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