Muscle physiology Flashcards by Priya Macdonald | Brainscape

Q

Which types of muscle are striated?

A

Skeletal and cardiac

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Q

What creates the striations on muscle?

A

Dark (myocin) and light (actin) bands

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Q

What is one motor unit comprised of?

A

Alpha motor neurones and muscle fibres

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Q

What is a sarcomere?

A

The space between 2 z lines

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