Muscle Anatomy Flashcards

Front

MUSCLE FIBER

Back

Single cylindrical muscle cell

Front

ENDOMYSIUM

Back

Connective tissue surrounding a single muscle fiber

Front

FASCICLE

Back

A bundle of muscle fibers

Front

PERIMYSIUM

Back

Connective tissue layer surrounding a fascicle

Front

MUSCLE BELLY

Back

Groups of fascicles

Front

EPIMYSIUM

Back

Connective tissue layer surrounding a muscle belly

Front

TENDON

Back

Connects muscle to bone

Front

LIGAMENT

Back

Connects bone to bone

Front

CARDIAC MUSCLE

Back

Located in the heart. Involuntary muscle.

Front

SMOOTH MUSCLE

Back

Located within hollow organs. Involuntary muscle.