Skeletal Muscle Anatomy

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What is the epimysium?

Back

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

Front

What is a tendon?

Back

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

Front

What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated.

Front

Where can smooth muscle be found?

Back

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.

Front

What is the perimysium?

Back

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

Front

What is the endomysium?

Back

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

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What is the function of skeletal muscle?

Back

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.