The Muscular System

Question 1

Describe the structure of skeletal muscle Tissue.

Answer 1

Muscle is connected to bone by a tendon. Tendon is created by Fascia and Epimysium
First bundle of bundles wrapped by fascia, Under Fascia is epimysium.
Second Bundle is a fascicle connected by perimysium
Fasicles are made of individual fibers connected by endomysium.

Question 2

What does the term muscle mean?

Answer 2

Bundles of muscle fibers held together by connective tissues

Question 3

What is the Fascicle?

Answer 3

Second Bundle containing individual fibers connected by endomysium.

Question 4

What is the functional unit of muscle and what does it produce

Answer 4

Sacromere; produces muscular contraction

Question 5

What is the Sliding Filament Theory?

Answer 5

X

Question 6

Neural Activation is ____

Answer 6

X

Question 7

Neurotransmitters are

Answer 7

X

Question 8

Slow Twitch Fibers are

Answer 8

Type 1 Fibers

Question 9

Fast Twitch Fibers are

Answer 9

Type 2 Fibers

Question 10

Type 2 Fibers involve short term contractions

Answer 10

True (Force & Power)

Question 11

Type 1 Fibers involve Long term Contractions

Answer 11

True (Stabilization)

Question 12

Type 1 Fibers are also known as ____ Fibers because ____

Answer 12

Red Fibers because red pigment in red blood cells

Question 13

Type 2 Fibers are also known as ____ White Fibers because _____

Answer 13

White Fibers because fewer capillaries, mitochondria, & myoglobin.

Question 14

All Muscles have a combination of slow & fast twitch fibers

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

What is an Agonist Muscle Type’s function, an example exercise, and the muscle

Answer 15

Prime Mover, Chest Press, Pec Major

Question 16

What is an Syngerist Muscle Type’s function, an example exercise, and the muscle used

Answer 16

Assist Prime Mover, Overhead Press, Tricep

Question 17

What is an Antagonist Muscle Type’s function, an example exercise, and the muscle used

Answer 17

Oppose Prime Mover, Row, Pec Major

Question 18

What is an Stabilizer Muscle Type’s function, an example exercise, and the muscle used

Answer 18

Stabilize while prime mover and synergist work, Overhead Press, Lat Dorsi