MS A&P Flashcards
_________ = reticular fibers and thick collagen fibers that surround the fascicles
perimysium
The multi-unit smooth muscle cells are found in the _____ of mammals and _________________
iris, walls of small blood vessels
___________ are groups of muscle fibers
fascicles
The two types of smooth muscles that can be found in the body are _______ and ________
visceral, multi-unit
The correct term for growth plates is _______ plates
epiphyseal
Where would you find a parallel (strap) muscle arrangement
Which muscle cell type is multi-nucleated?
skeletal
Which portion of muscle has the most stable attachment and undergoes minimal movement during muscle contraction
Origin
__________ is the membrane that covers the outer surface of all bones
periosteum
_________ are fibrous connective tissue bands that attach to both ends of a muscle
Tendons
_____ ___ can build up if there is not enough oxygen supply to the muscles (anaerobic metabolism)
Lactic acid
________ = muscle group that increases the angle of a joint
extensor
The _________ is the basic contracting unit of skeletal muscles
sarcomere
_________ = fine, reticular that surround each muscle fiber
endomysium
___________ = fibrous connective tissue layer that is composed of tough collagen fibers and surrounds groups of muscle fascicles
epimysium
A ________ is a hole in a bone. It may contain blood vessels and/or nerves
foramen