Muscle System Flashcardizz for Review

Front

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Back

Gluteus maximus.

Front

What muscle is located beneath the gluteus maximus?

Back

Gluteus medius.

Front

What is the basic contractile unit of muscle?

Back

Sarcomere.

Front

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the shoulder and upper arm?

Back

Deltoid.

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for the adduction of the arm?

Back

Pectoralis major.

Front

What muscle is located on the back and is responsible for the extension and rotation of the arm?

Back

Latissimus dorsi.

Front

What is the function of myosin in muscle contraction?

Back

Myosin is a protein that interacts with actin to cause muscle contraction.

Front

What connective tissue surrounds individual muscle fibers?

Back

Endomysium.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.

Front

What is the function of the perimysium?

Back

Perimysium surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).