Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
H-band fibers?
A
Myosin
2
Q
A-band fibers?
A
Mixed myosin & actin fibers
3
Q
I-Band
A
Actin fibers
4
Q
Triads in skeletal muscles?
A
One t-tubule in middle with 2 terminal cisternae from the SR. Location: A to I junction
5
Q
Diads in cardiac muscle?
A
Location: Z lines
6
Q
Red vs white fibers?
A
Red vs. White fibers
White: Type IIA & IIB (Fast Oxidative Glycolytic & Fast Glycolytic)
ed: Type IA Slow Oxidative (postural)
7
Q
Where are the Auerbach’s/Myenteric plexus ?
A
Smooth muscle, in between layers
8
Q
Unique characteristics of cardiac muscles?
A
Intercalated discs, branched
