24-25 Anatomy - S1 Final Review

Front

What is a transverse fracture?

Back

A type of fracture that occurs straight across the bone, typically due to a direct force.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs?

Back

Smooth muscle tissue.

Front

What is a myofibril?

Back

A long, thread-like structure found in muscle fibers, composed of sarcomeres, responsible for muscle contraction.

Front

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to the front side of the body.

Front

Which muscle types are considered involuntary?

Back

Cardiac and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the function of cardiac muscle?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body, found only in the heart.

Front

Define skeletal muscle tissue.

Back

Striated muscle tissue that is under voluntary control, responsible for body movements.

Front

What is the role of the sarcomere in muscle contraction?

Back

The basic contractile unit of muscle tissue, where the actin and myosin filaments slide past each other to produce contraction.

Front

What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to the back side of the body.

Front

What is the perimysium?

Back

A connective tissue sheath that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).