Muscle anatomy

Front

What is the cord-like extension of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What is a bundle of multiple muscle fibers called?

Back

Fascicle

Front

Which connective tissue surrounds the fascicle?

Back

Perimysium

Front

What structure contains actin or myosin?

Back

Myofilament

Front

What is the outer layer of connective tissue surrounding the entire muscle called?

Back

Epimysium

Front

What is the basic functional unit of a muscle called?

Back

Sarcomere

Front

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

What is the name of the connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers?

Back

Endomysium

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate movement of the skeleton.