Unit 5 Muscular System (A&P)

Cords of dense connective tissue that connect muscles to bones are called:

Our muscles can act with our bones to form lever systems. The lever system that allows a bicep curl would be considered a __________ and the lever system that allows you to lift your head from your chest would be considered a __________.

An individual sarcomere unit consists primarily of

An individual skeletal muscle cell is referred to as a muscle __________.

__________ muscle is found in organs and blood vessels.

The heart is made up of __________ muscle cells.

The ability of a muscle and other tissue to be stretched is the behavioral characteristic known as __________.

A nerve that stimulates skeletal muscle is called a _______________.

A(n) _______________ is an electrical charge that creates tension within a muscle fiber.

What is the role of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?