Muscles of the Body

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What is the Vastus Lateralis?

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The Vastus Lateralis is one of the four muscles in the quadriceps group, located on the outer part of the thigh. It is responsible for extending the knee.

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What is the function of the Triceps muscle?

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The Triceps muscle is located at the back of the upper arm and is responsible for extending the elbow joint.

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What does the Z Line in a sarcomere represent?

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The Z Line is a boundary that defines the edges of a sarcomere, the basic unit of muscle contraction.

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What type of muscle tissue is Smooth muscle?

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Smooth muscle is a type of involuntary muscle found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the intestines and blood vessels.

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What are Deltoids?

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Deltoids are the shoulder muscles that are responsible for arm abduction, flexion, and extension.

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What is the role of Skeletal muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is a type of voluntary muscle that is attached to bones and is responsible for body movements.

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What is the function of Cardiac muscle?

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Cardiac muscle is an involuntary muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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What is the A Line in a sarcomere?

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The A Line refers to the dark band in a sarcomere that contains thick filaments (myosin) and overlaps with thin filaments (actin).

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What are Hamstrings?

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Hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh, responsible for knee flexion and hip extension.

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What is the role of the M Line in a sarcomere?

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The M Line is the center of the sarcomere that anchors the thick filaments (myosin) and helps maintain the structure of the sarcomere.