NCIt definition : Tissue responsible for the body movements and the shape and size changes of internal
organs. Muscle tissue is composed of specialized contractile cells. There are two
types of muscle tissue recognized: striated and smooth muscle. The striated muscle
tissue is further subdivided into skeletal, visceral striated, and cardiac muscle.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Tissue responsible for body and internal organ movement. Muscle tissue is composed
of specialized contractile cells.;