Muscle Biomechanics

Question 1

Skeletal Muscle

Answer 1

Muscles attached to the bone, pretty big. Moves the skeleton, maintains posture, homeostasis, soft tissue support.

Question 2

Cardiac Muscle

Answer 2

Muscles on the heart, 10-15 microns kinda medium

Question 3

Smooth Muscles

Answer 3

Internal organ and blood vessel walls, very small

Question 4

Epimysium

Answer 4

Outermost collagen covering of the skeletal muscle. It allows muscles to contract while maintaining structural integrity