Arrangement Of Fasciculi Flashcards
1
Q
Arrangement of fasciculi
A
The muscle (fibres) are arranged longitudinally with fasciculi and also the arrangement of fasciculi may vary
2
Q
4 main patterns emerge :
1. Parallel or fusiform
A
They run along long axis of muscle
3
Q
- Convergent also called radiate
A
Converge from a board area to a point
4
Q
- Circular
A
Arrange in concentric rings as enclosing an orifice
5
Q
- Pennate or penniform
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Short and attach obliquely to a central tendon : unipennate; bipennate & multipennate