Chapter 7 Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
- the connective tissue surrounding each cell
- the tissue electrically insulates each muscle cell
A
Endomysium
2
Q
Bundles of muscle cells
A
Fascicles
3
Q
The connective tissue surrounding each fascicle
A
Perimysium
4
Q
What does bundles of fascicles make up
A
Whole muscle
5
Q
The connective tissue surrounding the whole muscle
A
Epimysium
6
Q
Bone that does not move when the muscle contracts
A
Origin
7
Q
Bone that does move when the muscle contracts
A
Insertion
8
Q
Muscles that work together to produce a movement
A
Synergists
9
Q
Plays the major role is accomplishing the desire movement
A
Agonist (prime mover)
10
Q
Oppose or resisting the actions of the prime mover
A
Antagonist
11
Q
Transmits and electrical signal and releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh)
A
Motor neuron
12
Q
- Space between the neuron and the muscle cell
- ACh moves across it
A
Synaptic cleft
