| Smooth | Cardiac | Striated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | Involuntary | Myocardial | Voluntary |
| Nonstriated | Skeletal | ||
| Visceral | |||
| Fibers | |||
| Length (in/m) | 50–200 | 25,000 | |
| Thickness (in/m) | 4–8 | 75 | |
| Shape | Spindles | Cylinders | |
| Markings | No striation | Striation | Marked striation |
| Nuclei | Single | Single | Multiple |
| Effects of cutting related nerve | Slight | Regulation of heart rate is lost | Complete paralysis |