Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the myocardium found?
(Cardiac muscle)
A
In the heart
2
Q
Where is smooth muscle found?
A
Surrounding all the tubes of the body
(Digestive, reproductive, respiratory & urinary tracts - also blood vessels)
3
Q
What is collagen?
A
Fibrous protein with high tensile strength (can withstand high forces when pulled lengthwise)
4
Q
What are connective tissues made of?
A
Collagen fibres
5
Q
What are irregular collagen fibres?
A
Found in skeletal muscles - run in many different directions - good at withstanding forces in different directions
6
Q
What are regular collagen fibres?
A
Run in one direction - good at withstanding forces in one direction
Twisted or subjected to lateral forces - not strong
