Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
What are tendons?
A
They connect muscle to bone and provide anchor for muscles to produce force
2
Q
What is a fascia?
A
The outer layer of connective tissue surrounding a muscle
3
Q
What are Type 1 (slow twitch) muscle tissue?
A
Smaller size: slower to produce tension; fatigue slowly
4
Q
What are Type 2 (fast twitch) muscle tissue?
A
Larger size;quick to produce tension; fatigue quickly
5
Q
What is the local stabilization system?
A
Attach directly to vertebrae
6
Q
What is the global stabilization system?
A
Attach from pelvis to spine
