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What is the epimysium?

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The epimysium is a connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle and can blend into a tendon.

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What is a tendon?

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A tendon is a connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

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What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated.

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Where can smooth muscle be found?

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Smooth muscle can be found in the walls of hollow organs.

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What type of muscle is cardiac muscle?

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Cardiac muscle is involuntary and striated.

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What is the perimysium?

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The perimysium is a connective tissue that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).

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What is the endomysium?

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The endomysium is a connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.

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What is the function of skeletal muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

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What distinguishes cardiac muscle from skeletal muscle?

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Cardiac muscle is involuntary and has intercalated discs, while skeletal muscle is voluntary.

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What is the role of ligaments?

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Ligaments connect bone to bone, providing stability to joints.