LESSON 7 FINAL EXAM

arrangement of fascicles

parallel-fibers run parallel to long axis

convergent-broad origin, converge towards insertion

circular-concentric rings

pennate

short fibers obliquely attached to tendon

actions of skeletal muscles

agonist-prime mover

antagonist

synergist

fixator

properties of muscle tissue

excitability

conductivity

contractility

elasticity

extensibility

cardiac muscle

myocardium

“y” shaped

uni/bi nucleate

striated

involuntary

intercalated discs

smooth muscle

found in walls of visceral organs

fusiform shape

uninucleate

no striations

involuntary

fatigue resistant

skeletal muscle

cylindrial shape

multinucleate

striated

voluntary

innervated

vascular

connective tissue wrappings

endomysium

perimysium

epimysium

deep fascia

tendon

origin

less movable

insertion

move movable