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A&P CH8 word parts
A&P CH8 Muscular System
Term | Definition |
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calat- | (something inserted) intercalated disc: membranous band that connects cardiac muscle cells |
erg- | (work) synergist: muscle that works with a prime mover to produce a movement |
hyper- | (over, more) muscular hypertrophy: enlargement of muscle fibers |
inter- | (between) intercalated disc: membranous band that connects cardiac muscle cells |
laten- | (hidden) latent period: time between application of a stimulus and the beginning of a muscle contraction |
myo- | (muscle) myofibril: contractile structure within a muscle cell |
sarco- | (flesh) sarcoplasm: material (cytoplasm) within a muscle fiber |
syn- | (together) synergist: muscle that works with a prime mover to produce a movement |
tetan- | (stiff) tetanic contraction: sustained muscular contraction |
-troph | (well fed) muscular hypertrophy: enlargement of muscle fibers |