Anatomy of Muscles

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What type of tissue connects flattened muscles?

Nervous tissue

Epithelial tissue

Fibrous tissue (correct)

Muscular tissue

What is the purpose of an aponeurosis?

To regulate body temperature

To attach flattened muscles (correct)

To provide structural support to bones

To facilitate movement of joints

What is a raphe in the context of flat muscles?

A type of muscle fiber

A type of tendon

A type of ligament

An interdigitation of the tendinous ends of fibers of flat muscles (correct)

What is the characteristic of the tissue that attaches flattened muscles?

Thin but strong Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the tendinous ends of fibers in flat muscles?

To interdigitate with each other Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage is present in a primary cartilaginous joint?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of a primary cartilaginous joint?

The bones are united by a plate or a bar of cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a primary cartilaginous joint?

The joint between the 1st rib and the manubrium sterni Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary and secondary cartilaginous joints?

The structure that connects the bones Signup and view all the answers

Why are primary cartilaginous joints important?

They allow for strong and stable connections between bones Signup and view all the answers

What type of joints allow for a small amount of movement?

Synovial Joints Signup and view all the answers

What covers the articular surfaces of the bones in synovial joints?

A thin layer of hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the joint cavity in synovial joints?

To reduce friction between the bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that distinguishes synovial joints from other types of joints?

The presence of a joint cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synovial joints in the human body?

To facilitate movement and flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the outer part of the shaft?

Compact bone Signup and view all the answers

What covers the outer part of the shaft?

Periosteum Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is the periosteum?

Connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the periosteum in relation to the bone?

Outside the bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the periosteum?

To protect and support the bone Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skull contains flat bones?

Vault Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of flat bones?

Thin inner and outer layers of compact bone Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is included in the group of flat bones despite being irregular?

Scapulae Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic shape of flat bones?

Flat and thin Signup and view all the answers

Where are flat bones typically found in the body?

In the skull Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Muscle Attachment

Flattened muscles are attached to bones by a thin but strong sheet of fibrous tissue called an aponeurosis.
A raphe is an interdigitation of the tendinous ends of fibers of flat muscles.

Cartilaginous Joints

Cartilaginous joints can be divided into two types: primary and secondary.
Primary cartilaginous joints: bones are united by a plate or a bar of hyaline cartilage, allowing for a small amount of movement.
Example: union between the 1st rib and the manubrium sterni.

Synovial Joints

Articular surfaces of bones are covered by a thin layer of hyaline cartilage.
Joint cavity separates the articular surfaces.
Outer part of the shaft is composed of compact bone covered by a connective tissue sheath, the periosteum.

Flat Bones

Found in the vault of the skull (e.g., frontal and parietal bones).
Composed of thin inner and outer layers of compact bone.
Scapulae, although irregular, are included in this group of flat bones.

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Learn about the structure and attachment of flat muscles, including aponeurosis and raphe.