muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 characteristics of muscle
A
excitability// contractility// extensibility// elasticity// adaptability
2
Q
describe excitability
A
can receive a stimulus and respond
3
Q
describe contractility
A
shortens
4
Q
describe extensibility
A
stretch without damage
5
Q
describe elasticity
A
return to original shape
6
Q
describe adaptability
A
changes in response to its use
7
Q
draw and label the breakdown of a muscle (8)
A
bone// tendon// epimysium// fasicule// perimysium// endomysium// sarcolemma// myofibril
8
Q
draw and label a muscle fibre structure (5)
A
myofibril// sarcolemma// sarcoplasm// tranverse tubules// sarcoplasmic reticulum
9
Q
draw and label a myofibril (5)
A
sarcomere// m line// z discs// a band// i band
