The second name for visceral muscle is smooth muscle. Specifically, visceral smooth muscle is also known as single-unit smooth muscle.
Here's a breakdown:
-
Smooth Muscle Types: Smooth muscle is categorized into two main types: single-unit and multiunit.
-
Single-Unit Smooth Muscle: This type, also known as visceral smooth muscle, functions as a single unit due to the presence of gap junctions that allow coordinated contractions.
-
Reference Support: According to the provided reference, "Smooth muscle is grouped into two types: single-unit smooth muscle, also known as visceral smooth muscle, and multiunit smooth muscle."
Therefore, while smooth muscle is a broader category, when referring specifically to the type of smooth muscle found in the viscera, it is also called single-unit smooth muscle.
