Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle Flashcard 24-25

Front

What number covers a fascicle?

Back

#4

Front

Which label is the muscle fiber?

Back

D

Front

When a muscle contracts, the smallest part that contracts is ___________________.

Back

Sarcomere

Front

What is the connective tissue sheath that surrounds muscle fibers?

Back

Endomysium

Front

The structure that anchors a muscle to a bone is called a ____________.

Back

tendon

Front

What is the outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a muscle?

Back

Epimysium

Front

What is the functional unit of a muscle called?

Back

Sarcomere

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds a fascicle?

Back

Perimysium

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

To connect muscles to bones