What are the differences between connective and muscle tissue?

Skeletal muscle tissue consists of many specialised cells called myocytes. Each myocyte consists of many tubular threads called myofibrils. Each myofibril consists of repeat contractile units called sarcomeres. Each sarcomere consists of a thick filament myosin and a thin filament actin. read more

Muscle tissue and connective are different because muscular tissue is specialized for an ability to contract. Muscle cells are elongated and referred to as muscle fibers. When a stimulus is received at one end of a muscle cell, a wave of excitation is conducted through the entire cell so that all parts contract in harmony. read more

Muscle vs. Connective Tissue Difference Between Muscle And Connective Tissue The second large group of tissues is the muscles, made up of bundles of highly active, long, and slim muscle cells or filaments. read more

• Categorized under Science | Difference Between Epithelial and Connective Tissue Cells make up all tissues, tissues make up organs, organs make up systems and systems make up organisms. Cells have different types that make up different tissues. read more