Chapter 4.5 (page 37) Flashcards
To review the Microscopic Structure of Skeletal Muscle
1
Q
What is the delicate plasma membrane that surrounds each skeletal muscle fibre located underneath itself?
A
Sarcolemma
2
Q
What is the smallest functional unit of the skeletal muscle? When viewed under a microscope, these units appear as dark and light strips or cross striations.
A
Sarcomere
3
Q
Each sarcomere contains two kinds of very fine, threadlike structures called _______ and _______. These are usually referred to as thin and thick myofilaments.
A
Actin
Myosin
