Muscles & Muscle Contraction

Front

What type of muscle is not under conscious control?

Back

Involuntary muscle

Front

What type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs and is also called visceral muscle?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What structure attaches bones to each other at joints?

Back

Ligament

Front

What is the name of the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

What is the length between Z-lines of an actin molecule called?

Back

Sarcomere

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate movement of the skeleton and maintain posture.

Front

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the function of smooth muscle?

Back

To control involuntary movements in hollow organs.

Front

What is a fascicle in muscle anatomy?

Back

A bundle of muscle fibers.