Exam 3- muscle... Flashcards
Relaxation
Immediately after Ca++ is released, the SR begins actively pumping it back into the sacs
Ca++ is removed from the troponin molecules, stopping the contraction
Rid fiber muscles
have more myoglobin
slower acting
more stamina
ex: postural muscles
White fiber muscles
Have less myogloben
faster acting (darting motions)
less stamina
fingers, eyes
Fascia
regular dense collagenous fibrous connective tissue
continuous with the periosteum, tendons and ligaments.
covers the muscle organs
Fascicle
Group or cord of muscle fibers
Epimysium
tough outer layer of connective tissue
perimysium
middle layer of connective tissue
binds and connects individual fascicles
Motor unit
Motor neuron plus the muscle fibers to which it attaches
Twitch Contraction
Phases:
Latent Phase
Contraction Phase
Relaxation phase
Tetanus
Smooth, sustained contraction.
Multiple wave summation