What is another word for heart muscle?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːt mˈʌsə͡l] (IPA) 
The heart muscle is a crucial component of the cardiovascular system, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. There are several synonyms for the heart muscle, including cardiac muscle, myocardium, and ventricular muscle. The cardiac muscle is made up of highly specialized cells that contract and relax to pump blood. The myocardium refers to the middle layer of the heart wall, which consists of cardiac muscle cells and is responsible for the heart's contraction. The ventricular muscle specifically refers to the muscles in the heart's lower chambers, responsible for pumping blood to the lungs and the rest of the body. All these terms collectively describe the essential components of the heart muscle.
