Skeletal Muscle System Sem 2

Front

The functions of the muscular system are to maintain posture, create movement:

Back

Stabilize joints and generate heat

Front

The key characteristics of skeletal muscle include being excitable, contractile:

Back

Extensible and elastic

Front

What is the name of the large central portion of a muscle?

Back

Belly

Front

What is the function of a tendon?

Back

Connect muscles to bone

Front

What fascial layer surrounds each skeletal muscle fiber?

Back

Endomysium

Front

What fascial layer forms the outer envelope of the muscle and anchors it to the hypodermis?

Back

Epimysium

Front

Which muscle attachment is generally on the bone that moves during any motion?

Back

Insertion

Front

Fascia is classified as what type of connective tissue? Organized fibrous, Disorganized fibrous, Areolar, Disorganized cartilaginous

Back

Disorganized fibrous

Front

What connective element of skeletal muscle is described as the tenoperiosteal junction?

Back

The fibrous connective tissue between the periosteum and tendon

Front

What portion of a muscle cell is the actual contractile unit?

Back

Sarcomere