HBS 2.1 new

Muscles that decrease the angle between body parts, typically involved in bending movements.

Refers to structures that are closer to the surface of the body.

The process where the myosin head binds to the actin molecule during muscle contraction.

An action potential must be sent through neurons in the nervous system.

At least two attachments.

Muscles that increase the angle between body parts, typically involved in straightening movements.

Refers to structures that are further away from the surface of the body.

The movement of the myosin head pulling the actin filament during muscle contraction.

The process of transmitting signals between neurons at the synapse.

The physiological process of converting an electrical stimulus to a mechanical response in muscle fibers.