striated

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Striated muscle is often used in short, intense bursts, whereas smooth muscle sustains longer or even near-permanent contractions.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

To show the Structure of Striated Muscle.—Boil a tough piece of beef, as a cut from the neck, until the connective tissue has thoroughly softened.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

Nothing has hitherto been recorded of the nidification of the Striated Marsh-Warbler, although it has a very wide distribution and is very common in suitable localities.

From The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 by Hume, Allan Octavian

Striated , marked with fine grooves or lines of color.

From Unexplored! by Chaffee, Allen

Purpose of Striated Muscles.—The striated muscles, by their attachments to the bones, supply motion to all the mechanical devices, or machines, located in the skeleton.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.