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NKS Muscle Terms

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A fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones, facilitating movement by transmitting force from muscle contractions to bones. Tendon
A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, that surrounds muscles and other internal organs, providing support and reducing friction. Fascia
The basic functional unit of muscle tissue responsible for muscle contraction. Sarcomere
The thread like structures within muscle fibers that contain the proteins necessary for muscle cotraction. Myofibril
Found only in the heart, these involuntary muscles are striated, but combined with other muscles in a network that lets them contract rhythmically and continuously. Cardiac muscles
Found in the walls, Hollow organs like intestines, stomach, bladder, and blood vessels, these muscles like striation and are under involuntary control by the parasympathetic nervous system. Smooth muscles
Muscles that attached to various bones, are under voluntary control and a healthy person, and allow for movement. Usually striated in appearance. Skeletal muscles
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