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The suffix -stomy means ________.
Spontaneous Contraction
Involuntary and automatic contraction of muscles, often referring to the muscles in various organs such as the heart.
Skeletal Muscle
A type of striated muscle attached to the skeleton that facilitates movement through contraction.
Smooth Muscle
A type of muscle tissue which is not under voluntary control and is found in the walls of internal organs.
Cardiac Muscle
A specialized type of muscle found only in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.
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