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Anatomy

Muscular System

QuestionAnswer
Endomysium delicate connective tissue sheath that encloses muscle fiber
Perimysium coarser fibrous membrane that encloses many muscle fibers
Fascicle a bundle of fibers
Epimysium connective tissue covering that surrounds the entire muscle
Tendon (aponeuroses) attaches muscles indirectly to bones, cartilage, or connective tissue coverings
Myofibrils ribbon-like organelles
Irratibility ability to receive & respond to stimulus
Contractivity ability to shorten (forcibly)
Fused/complete tetanus contraction shows no signs of relaxing
Unfused/incomplete tetanus muscle twitches, rapid impulses so cells don't relax completely, successive contractions are added together, and contractions get stronger & smoother
Muscle fatigue when the muscle is unable to contract even though it is still being stimulated
Oxygen debt not enough oxygen available to keep up with demand of muscles
Isotonic contractions same tone/tension, occurs when myofilaments are successful in their sliding movements
Isometric contractions same measurement/length, occurs when the myosin myofilaments are not successful in their sliding movements
Muscle tone continuously, partial contraction
Aerobic/endurance result in stronger more flexible muscles with greater resistance to fatigue
Resistance/isometric results in building of muscle mass
Myo & mys muscle
Sacro flesh
Muscle fibers all elongated muscle cells
skeletal muscles cigar-shaped
skeletal muscles multi-nucleate cells
skeletal muscles largest muscle fiber types
skeletal muscles striated muscles
skeletal muscles subject to conscious control
smooth muscles no striations
smooth muscles involuntary movements
smooth muscles propels substances along a definite tract
cardiac muscles found only in the heart
cardiac muscles striated
cardiac muscles involuntary
Pectoantebrachialis draws forelimb towards the midline
Pectoralis major draws forelimb towards the midline
Pectoralis minor draws forelimb towards the midline
Xiphihumeralis draws forelimb towards the midline; synergistic with pectoralis minor
External oblique compresses abdominal region
Internal oblique compresses abdominal region
Transverse oblique compresses abdominal region
Rectus abdominis pulls sternum & ribs causing flexon of the trunk
Gracilis (adducts) retracts leg
Sartorius (adducts) rotates femur
Biceps femoris abducts thigh
Gluteus maximus abducts thigh
Gluteus medius abducts thigh
Masseter elevation of the mandible
Clavotrapezius flexes forearm (forward extension of humerus)
Clavobrachialis flexes forearm
Acrimiotrapezius adduct & stabilize position of scapulae
Latissimus Dorsi pulls forelimb dorsocaudally
Biceps brachii flexes forearm & helps stabilize shoulder joint
Triceps brachii extends forearm
Brachialis flexes forearm (synergistic with biceps brachii)
Created by: SophomoreStud08
 

 



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