Muscular System

Front

What are muscle fibers made of?

Back

Myofibrils

Front

What do actin and myosin together form?

Back

Myofilament

Front

What characteristic of muscle tissue allows it to return to its original shape after being stretched or contracted?

Back

Elasticity

Front

Which is the largest structure: Muscle fiber, Myofibril, Fascicle, or Sarcomere?

Back

Fascicle

Front

What is the space between a motor neuron and skeletal muscle fiber called?

Back

Neuromuscular junction

Front

What is the basic functional unit of a muscle called?

Back

Sarcomere

Front

What are the two main types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal and smooth muscle

Front

What is the role of the neuromuscular junction?

Back

It transmits signals from motor neurons to muscle fibers.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body.

Front

What is the term for the ability of muscle to shorten and generate force?

Back

Contractility