What is another word for cardiac muscle?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːdɪˌak mˈʌsə͡l] (IPA) 
Cardiac muscle, also known as myocardium, refers to the muscular tissue in the walls of the heart. This muscle tissue is responsible for the heart's steady and rhythmical contraction, which pumps blood throughout the body. Other synonyms of cardiac muscle include heart muscle, the muscular tissue of the heart, and myocardial tissue. The term myocardium is often used by medical professionals to describe the middle layer of the heart wall, which is composed of cardiac muscle. All of these terms refer to the vital muscle tissue that maintains the heart's function and ensures the proper circulation of blood throughout the body.
