Skeletal Muscle Terms

Question 1

Origin

Answer 1

least moveable point of muscle attachment

Question 2

insertion

Answer 2

most moveable point of muscle attachment

Question 3

antagonist

Answer 3

muscle whose action opposes that of another muscle

Question 4

synergist

Answer 4

muscle that helps primary mover work efficiently

Question 5

Epimysium

Answer 5

layer of collagen fibers that separate muscle from surrounding tissues

Question 6

fascicle

Answer 6

small bundle of muscle fibers (cells)

Question 7

five primary functions of skeletal muscle

Answer 7

Produce movement
maintain posture and position
support soft tissues
guard entrances and exits
maintain body temperature

Question 8

perimysium

Answer 8

connective tissue containing blood vessels and nerves - surrounds fascicles

Question 9

endomysium

Answer 9

the connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers and holds them together

Question 10

tendon

Answer 10

band of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone
(interweaves with periosteum)

Question 11

sarcolemma

Answer 11

cell membrane of muscle fiber

Question 12

sarcoplasm

Answer 12

cytoplasm of muscle fiber