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What primary component makes up the structure of tendons?
What primary component makes up the structure of tendons?
Which of the following best describes the function of an aponeurosis?
Which of the following best describes the function of an aponeurosis?
What does the sarcoplasmic reticulum primarily do in a skeletal muscle fiber?
What does the sarcoplasmic reticulum primarily do in a skeletal muscle fiber?
What role do blood vessels play in muscle function?
What role do blood vessels play in muscle function?
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How do T-tubules interact with the sarcolemma in skeletal muscle fibers?
How do T-tubules interact with the sarcolemma in skeletal muscle fibers?
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What does the suffix 'minimus' indicate when classifying muscle size?
What does the suffix 'minimus' indicate when classifying muscle size?
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Which term describes muscles that run parallel to the midline or bone?
Which term describes muscles that run parallel to the midline or bone?
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Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by involuntary contractions and is found in the heart?
Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by involuntary contractions and is found in the heart?
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Which term refers to the muscle plasma membrane?
Which term refers to the muscle plasma membrane?
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Which characteristics are shared by both skeletal and smooth muscle cells?
Which characteristics are shared by both skeletal and smooth muscle cells?
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What term describes muscles with fascicles arranged in concentric rings that can close body openings?
What term describes muscles with fascicles arranged in concentric rings that can close body openings?
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Which arrangement of fascicles forms a spindle-shaped muscle with an expanded midsection?
Which arrangement of fascicles forms a spindle-shaped muscle with an expanded midsection?
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What type of pennate muscle has fascicles that insert into the tendon from opposite sides?
What type of pennate muscle has fascicles that insert into the tendon from opposite sides?
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How does the fascicle arrangement affect a muscle's power?
How does the fascicle arrangement affect a muscle's power?
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Which of the following best describes parallel muscle fascicles?
Which of the following best describes parallel muscle fascicles?
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What is one function of skeletal muscles related to temperature regulation?
What is one function of skeletal muscles related to temperature regulation?
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Which characteristic of skeletal muscle allows it to respond to nerve signals?
Which characteristic of skeletal muscle allows it to respond to nerve signals?
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What connective tissue layer surrounds the entire skeletal muscle?
What connective tissue layer surrounds the entire skeletal muscle?
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What term describes the ability of skeletal muscle to return to its resting length after being stretched?
What term describes the ability of skeletal muscle to return to its resting length after being stretched?
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Which characteristic of skeletal muscle involves shortening to generate force?
Which characteristic of skeletal muscle involves shortening to generate force?
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What is the role of the perimysium in skeletal muscle anatomy?
What is the role of the perimysium in skeletal muscle anatomy?
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What is the primary function of skeletal muscles in relation to posture?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles in relation to posture?
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Which connective tissue layer is found within a fascicle and surrounds each muscle fiber?
Which connective tissue layer is found within a fascicle and surrounds each muscle fiber?
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What role do t-tubules play in muscle cells?
What role do t-tubules play in muscle cells?
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Which protein is primarily found in thin filaments?
Which protein is primarily found in thin filaments?
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What is located at the center of a sarcomere?
What is located at the center of a sarcomere?
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What's the function of myosin heads in thick filaments?
What's the function of myosin heads in thick filaments?
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What marks the boundary at the end of each sarcomere?
What marks the boundary at the end of each sarcomere?
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The central region of the A band is defined by what characteristic?
The central region of the A band is defined by what characteristic?
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How are skeletal muscle fibers classified based on their appearance?
How are skeletal muscle fibers classified based on their appearance?
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What holds the thick filaments together at the M line?
What holds the thick filaments together at the M line?
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What characterizes the structure of a tendon compared to an aponeurosis?
What characterizes the structure of a tendon compared to an aponeurosis?
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Which of the following correctly describes the role of fibroblasts in tendons and aponeuroses?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of fibroblasts in tendons and aponeuroses?
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What is the primary function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle fibers?
What is the primary function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle fibers?
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What role do blood vessels play within skeletal muscle tissue?
What role do blood vessels play within skeletal muscle tissue?
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How do T-tubules contribute to muscle contraction in skeletal muscle fibers?
How do T-tubules contribute to muscle contraction in skeletal muscle fibers?
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Which type of fascicle arrangement is characterized by a triangular or fan shape, converging toward a single insertion tendon?
Which type of fascicle arrangement is characterized by a triangular or fan shape, converging toward a single insertion tendon?
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What is the primary advantage of multipennate muscles compared to parallel muscles?
What is the primary advantage of multipennate muscles compared to parallel muscles?
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Which fascicle arrangement allows muscles to have a strap-like appearance and heightened potential for elongation?
Which fascicle arrangement allows muscles to have a strap-like appearance and heightened potential for elongation?
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Which type of pennate muscle has fascicles that insert into the tendon from one side only?
Which type of pennate muscle has fascicles that insert into the tendon from one side only?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the power of muscle fascicle arrangements?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the power of muscle fascicle arrangements?
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What does the term 'maximus' indicate when classifying muscle size?
What does the term 'maximus' indicate when classifying muscle size?
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Which characteristic differentiates cardiac muscle tissue from skeletal and smooth muscle tissues?
Which characteristic differentiates cardiac muscle tissue from skeletal and smooth muscle tissues?
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How are muscles primarily classified based on their function?
How are muscles primarily classified based on their function?
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What is the primary functional similarity between skeletal and smooth muscle tissue?
What is the primary functional similarity between skeletal and smooth muscle tissue?
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In muscle classification, what does 'transversus' indicate about the direction of fibers?
In muscle classification, what does 'transversus' indicate about the direction of fibers?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscles?
Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscles?
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What characteristic of skeletal muscle allows it to respond to nerve signals?
What characteristic of skeletal muscle allows it to respond to nerve signals?
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What is the primary role of the epimysium in skeletal muscle?
What is the primary role of the epimysium in skeletal muscle?
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Which connective tissue layer is found surrounding groups of muscle fibers?
Which connective tissue layer is found surrounding groups of muscle fibers?
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How does skeletal muscle tissue differ in its ability to stretch and recoil?
How does skeletal muscle tissue differ in its ability to stretch and recoil?
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What is one common misconception about the role of skeletal muscles?
What is one common misconception about the role of skeletal muscles?
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Which of the following correctly describes the contractility characteristic of skeletal muscle?
Which of the following correctly describes the contractility characteristic of skeletal muscle?
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Which statement best describes the endomysium in skeletal muscle anatomy?
Which statement best describes the endomysium in skeletal muscle anatomy?
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What are the two types of contractile proteins found in myofilaments?
What are the two types of contractile proteins found in myofilaments?
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What structure within a myofibril represents the basic unit of contraction?
What structure within a myofibril represents the basic unit of contraction?
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Which zone in a sarcomere is characterized by the absence of thin filaments?
Which zone in a sarcomere is characterized by the absence of thin filaments?
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Which component is responsible for the striated pattern observed in skeletal muscle fibers?
Which component is responsible for the striated pattern observed in skeletal muscle fibers?
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What connects the thick filaments at the center of the sarcomere?
What connects the thick filaments at the center of the sarcomere?
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Where do thin filaments attach in a sarcomere?
Where do thin filaments attach in a sarcomere?
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Which region of the sarcomere contains only thin filaments?
Which region of the sarcomere contains only thin filaments?
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What role do ATPase enzymes in thick filaments serve during muscle contraction?
What role do ATPase enzymes in thick filaments serve during muscle contraction?
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What term is used to describe a muscle with two origins?
What term is used to describe a muscle with two origins?
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Which myofilament is primarily responsible for muscle contraction?
Which myofilament is primarily responsible for muscle contraction?
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Which of the following correctly defines the prefix 'sarc-' as it relates to muscle tissue?
Which of the following correctly defines the prefix 'sarc-' as it relates to muscle tissue?
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How is the term 'maximus' used to classify muscles?
How is the term 'maximus' used to classify muscles?
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Which muscle type is characterized by involuntary contractions but not found in the heart?
Which muscle type is characterized by involuntary contractions but not found in the heart?
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What characteristic of tendons allows them to effectively transfer muscle force to bone?
What characteristic of tendons allows them to effectively transfer muscle force to bone?
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In what way do tendons and aponeuroses differ structurally?
In what way do tendons and aponeuroses differ structurally?
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How does the structure of the sarcoplasmic reticulum support the function of skeletal muscle fibers?
How does the structure of the sarcoplasmic reticulum support the function of skeletal muscle fibers?
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What is the primary function of fibroblasts found in tendons and aponeuroses?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts found in tendons and aponeuroses?
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What structural feature of T-tubules allows them to effectively facilitate communication between the sarcolemma and the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
What structural feature of T-tubules allows them to effectively facilitate communication between the sarcolemma and the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
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What role does skeletal muscle play in maintaining body temperature?
What role does skeletal muscle play in maintaining body temperature?
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Which characteristic of skeletal muscle tissue allows it to maintain a preset length after being stretched?
Which characteristic of skeletal muscle tissue allows it to maintain a preset length after being stretched?
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In terms of function, which of the following is NOT a role of skeletal muscle?
In terms of function, which of the following is NOT a role of skeletal muscle?
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What is the significance of the perimysium in skeletal muscle tissue?
What is the significance of the perimysium in skeletal muscle tissue?
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Which connective tissue layer directly surrounds the entire skeletal muscle?
Which connective tissue layer directly surrounds the entire skeletal muscle?
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What is the primary mechanism by which skeletal muscles produce movement in the body?
What is the primary mechanism by which skeletal muscles produce movement in the body?
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How does the process of excitability in skeletal muscle work?
How does the process of excitability in skeletal muscle work?
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What is the role of the endomysium in skeletal muscle anatomy?
What is the role of the endomysium in skeletal muscle anatomy?
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Which fascicle arrangement results in the least range of motion due to its configuration?
Which fascicle arrangement results in the least range of motion due to its configuration?
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What is the primary feature that distinguishes bipennate muscles from unipennate muscles?
What is the primary feature that distinguishes bipennate muscles from unipennate muscles?
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How does the arrangement of fascicles influence a muscle's overall strength?
How does the arrangement of fascicles influence a muscle's overall strength?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of circular fascicle arrangement?
Which statement accurately describes the function of circular fascicle arrangement?
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What describes the effect of fascicle arrangement on muscle length and power?
What describes the effect of fascicle arrangement on muscle length and power?
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What structural feature is found in the center of the A band of a sarcomere?
What structural feature is found in the center of the A band of a sarcomere?
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Which type of filament is primarily composed of myosin molecules?
Which type of filament is primarily composed of myosin molecules?
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The sliding of which types of filaments is responsible for muscle contraction?
The sliding of which types of filaments is responsible for muscle contraction?
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What is the main function of the ATPase enzymes found in thick filaments?
What is the main function of the ATPase enzymes found in thick filaments?
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Which component demarcates the boundary at the end of each sarcomere?
Which component demarcates the boundary at the end of each sarcomere?
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What is the role of the H zone within the sarcomere?
What is the role of the H zone within the sarcomere?
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In terms of muscle fiber classification, the presence of which bands indicates the type of muscle fiber?
In terms of muscle fiber classification, the presence of which bands indicates the type of muscle fiber?
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Which feature contributes to the striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibers?
Which feature contributes to the striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibers?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Skeletal Muscle
- Skeletal muscles move the body by pulling on bones.
- They maintain posture by continuous contraction.
- They stabilize joints by controlling movement.
- They generate heat during contraction, essential for maintaining body temperature.
Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
- Contractility: Muscle cells shorten and generate force.
- Excitability: Muscle cells respond to nerve signals, producing electrical impulses leading to contraction.
- Extensibility: Muscle tissue can be stretched by opposing muscle contraction.
- Elasticity: Muscle tissue recoils to its resting length after stretching.
Gross Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
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Epimysium: Dense connective tissue surrounding the entire muscle.
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Perimysium: Connective tissue surrounding fascicles, bundles of muscle fibers.
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Endomysium: Fine connective tissue sheath wrapping individual muscle fibers within a fascicle.
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Tendon: Dense, regular connective tissue attaching muscle to bone. Composed of tightly packed collagen fibers.
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Aponeurosis: Flat, sheet-like structure similar to tendon, providing broad muscle attachment to bones or fascia.
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Blood vessels: Supply muscle with oxygen and nutrients, remove waste.
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Nerves: Stimulate muscle contraction.
Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
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Sarcolemma: The plasma membrane of a skeletal muscle fiber.
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Sarcoplasmic Reticulum: Interconnected tubules surrounding each myofibril, storing and releasing calcium ions for contraction.
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T-tubules: Invaginations of the sarcolemma, extending into the muscle fiber, transmitting nerve impulses deep within the muscle.
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Thick Filaments: Composed of myosin molecules, with ATPase enzymes for energy release during contraction. Sporting myosin heads that bind to actin.
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Thin Filaments: Contain actin molecules and other proteins.
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Myofibrils: Organelles within muscle fibers containing myofilaments.
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Sarcomere: Segment of a myofibril, the basic functional unit of contraction.
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Z-disc: Boundary marking the ends of a sarcomere, where thin filaments attach.
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A-band: Region of thick filaments, along with the overlapping thin filaments. This dark band.
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H-zone: Center of the A-band, where only thick filaments exist, appearing lighter.
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M-line: Center of the H-zone, with tiny rods holding thick filaments together.
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I-band: Region of thin filaments only, extending from one A-band to the next, giving a lighter appearance.
Skeletal Muscle Fiber Types
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Muscle Fiber Types: Classified based on how fast (speed of contraction) and how long (duration of contraction) they contract:
- Slow Oxidative (SO) Fibers: Slow contraction, resistant to fatigue, high myoglobin content, generate ATP aerobically.
- Fast Oxidative-Glycolytic (FOG) Fibers: Fast, intermediate resistance to fatigue, high myoglobin and glycogen content, generate ATP aerobically and anaerobically.
- Fast Glycolytic (FG) Fibers: Fast contraction, quickly fatigue, low myoglobin content, generate ATP anaerobically.
Criteria for Classification of Muscles - Fascicle Arrangement
- Circular: Fascicles arranged in concentric rings around external openings, like sphincters. (e.g., Orbicularis oris, Orbicularis oculi)
- Convergent: Fascicles converge towards a single insertion tendon, triangular or fan shaped. (e.g., Pectoralis major)
- Parallel: Fascicles run parallel to the long axis of the muscle, strap-like. (e.g., Sartorius).
- Fusiform: A modification of parallel, spindle-shaped with an expanded belly. (e.g., Biceps brachii)
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Pennate: Fascicles attach obliquely to a central tendon, feather-like.
- Unipennate: Fascicles insert into one side of the tendon. (e.g., Extensor digitorum longus)
- Bipennate: Fascicles insert into opposite sides of the tendon. (e.g., Rectus femoris)
- Multipennate: Fascicles insert into the tendon from various sides. (e.g., Deltoid)
Classification of Muscles
- Location: Named after the bone or body region they are associated with.
- Shape: Named based on their shape. (e.g., Deltoid - triangle)
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Size:
- Maximus: Largest
- Minimus: Smallest
- Longus: Long
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Direction of Fibers:
- Rectus: Fibers run parallel to a midline or bone (straight).
- Transversus: Fibers run perpendicular to the midline.
- Oblique: Fibers run at angles to an imaginary defined axis.
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Number of Origins:
- Biceps: Two origins.
- Triceps: Three origins.
- Location of Attachments: Named for their origin or insertion. (e.g., Temporalis)
- Action: Named for their action, such as flexor, extensor, adductor.
Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle Tissue
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Similarities:
- All muscle cells are elongated fibers.
- Contractions are dependent on actin and myosin myofilaments.
- Similar terminology.
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Differences:
- Skeletal Muscle: Striated, voluntary, attaches to bone.
- Cardiac Muscle: Striated, involuntary, found in the heart.
- Smooth Muscle: Non-striated, involuntary, found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels.
Functions of Skeletal Muscles
- Skeletal muscles move the body by moving bones
- They aid in maintaining posture and stabilization of joints
- Muscle contractions also generate heat, contributing to maintaining normal body temperature
Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
- Contractility allows muscles to contract forcefully, shortening the cells and generating pulling force
- Excitability means muscle cells can be stimulated by nerve signals or other factors, triggering electrical impulses that lead to contraction
- Extensibility enables muscle tissue to stretch when opposing muscles contract
- Elasticity allows stretched muscle tissue to passively recoil to its resting length after being stretched
Gross Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
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Epimysium, a dense irregular connective tissue layer, surrounds the entire skeletal muscle
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Perimysium is a fibrous connective tissue layer surrounding fascicles, groups of muscle fibers within a muscle
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Endomysium is a fine reticular fiber sheath that wraps around each individual muscle fiber within a fascicle
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Tendon is a dense regular connective tissue, resembling a rope, that transfers muscle force to bones
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Aponeurosis is a flat, sheet-like structure, similar to a tendon, attaching muscles broadly to bones or fascia
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Blood vessels and nerves supply muscles with oxygen, nutrients, and nerve impulses necessary for contraction
Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
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Sarcolemma is the specialized plasma membrane of a skeletal muscle cell
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Sarcoplasmic reticulum is a network of interconnected tubules surrounding myofibrils, storing calcium ions needed for muscle contraction
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T-tubules are extensions of the sarcolemma that penetrate the cell's interior, conducting nerve generated impulses
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Thick filaments are composed of bundled myosin molecules, containing ATPase enzymes that split ATP for muscle contraction
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Thin filaments are made of actin molecules and other proteins
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Myofibrils are organelles within muscle cells that contain myofilaments
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Sarcomeres are segments of myofibrils, representing the smallest contractile unit of a muscle
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Z discs mark the boundaries of each sarcomere, with thin filaments attached to them
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A band is the central region of the sarcomere, encompassing the full length of thick filaments and the inner ends of thin filaments
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H zone is the center of the A band, containing only thick filaments
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M line lies within the H zone, where tiny rods hold thick filaments together
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I band is the region at the two ends of the A band, where only thin filaments are present
Skeletal Muscle Fiber Types
- Skeletal muscle fibers are classified based on speed of contraction, metabolic pathways used to generate ATP, and resistance to fatigue
Criteria for Classification of Muscle – Fascicle Arrangement
- Circular muscle fascicles are arranged in concentric rings, typically found around body openings and called sphincters - Ex: orbicularis oris and orbicularis oculi
- Convergent muscle fascicles converge towards a single insertion tendon, resulting in a triangular or fan-shaped muscle - Ex: pectoralis major
- Parallel muscle fascicles run parallel to the muscle's long axis, producing a strap-like muscle - Ex: sartorius
- Fusiform muscles are spindle-shaped with an expanded belly, resembling a modification of parallel arrangement - Ex: biceps brachii
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Pennate muscles have "feather-like" arrangement with short fascicles attaching obliquely to a central tendon. They can be:
- Unipennate: fascicles insert into one side of the tendon -Ex: extensor digitorum longus
- Bipennate: fascicles insert into opposite sides of the tendon - Ex: rectus femoris
- Multipennate: fascicles insert into the tendon from various sides - Ex: deltoid
Classification of Muscles
- Muscle names can be based on their:
- Location: referencing the associated bone or body region
- Shape: e.g., deltoid (triangle)
- Size: maximus (largest), minimus (smallest), longus (long)
- Direction of fibers: rectus (parallel), transversus (perpendicular), oblique (angled)
- Number of origins: biceps (two origins), triceps (three origins)
- Location of attachments: named based on origin or insertion - Ex: temporalis
- Action: flexor, extensor, adductor, etc., reflecting the muscle's action
Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth Muscle Tissue
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Similarities:*
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Skeletal and smooth muscle cells are elongated, referred to as muscle fibers
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Contraction in all muscle types depends on actin and myosin myofilaments
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Similar terms are used across muscle types, with sarcolemma referring to muscle plasma membrane and sarcoplasm to muscle cell cytoplasm
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Prefixes "myo," "mys," and "sarco" are related to muscles
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Differences:*
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Skeletal Muscle:
- Voluntary control
- Striated appearance due to organized arrangement of myofilaments
- Found attached to bones
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Cardiac Muscle:
- Involuntary control
- Striated appearance
- Found only in the heart, forming the walls of the heart chambers
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Smooth Muscle:
- Involuntary control
- Non-striated appearance
- Found in walls of hollow organs like the stomach, bladder, and blood vessels
Introduction to Skeletal Muscle
- Skeletal muscles are attached to the skeleton and move the body by moving bones.
- Skeletal muscles contract continuously to maintain posture, enabling the body to remain standing or seated.
- Skeletal muscles stabilize joints.
- Muscle contractions produce heat that helps maintain normal body temperature.
Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
- Muscle cells shorten and generate a strong pulling force as they contract.
- Nerve signals or other factors excite muscle cells, causing electrical impulses to travel along the cells’ plasma membrane.
- Muscle tissue can be stretched by the contraction of an opposing muscle.
- After being stretched, muscle tissue can recoil passively and resume its resting length.
Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
Gross Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
- Epimysium is an overcoat of dense, irregular connective tissue surrounding the whole skeletal muscle.
- Perimysium is a layer of fibrous connective tissue surrounding each fascicle, a bundle of muscle fibers within a skeletal muscle.
- Endomysium is a fine sheath of connective tissue consisting mostly of reticular fibers surrounding each muscle fiber within a fascicle.
- A tendon is a dense, regular connective tissue structure that attaches muscle to bone, composed of parallel collagen fibers.
- An aponeurosis is a flat, sheet-like structure composed of dense fibrous connective tissue, acting as a broad attachment point for muscles to bones or fascia.
- Blood vessels and nerves serve muscle by supplying oxygen, nutrients, and enabling contraction through nerve impulses.
Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle
- Sarcolemma is the specialized plasma membrane of a skeletal muscle cell.
- Sarcoplasmic reticulum is an interconnected network of tubules that surround each myofibril.
- T-tubules are continuous with the sarcolemma, penetrating the cell's interior at each A-band and I-band junction.
- Thin filaments contain actin molecules, while thick filaments contain bundled myosin molecules.
- Myosin heads are knobs on thick filaments that split ATP to release energy for muscle contraction.
- Myofibrils are organelles of the muscle cell that contain myofilaments.
- A sarcomere is a segment of a myofibril, the smallest contractile unit of the muscle.
- Z discs are the boundaries at the ends of each sarcomere.
- Thin (actin) filaments attach to each Z disc extending toward the center of the sarcomere.
- The central region of the sarcomere is called the A band, containing the entire length of thick filaments and the inner ends of thin filaments.
- The center of the A band, where no thin filaments reach, is called the H zone.
- The M line is the center of the H zone where tiny rods hold the thick filaments together perpendicular to the filaments.
- The I band is the region at the two ends of the A band, where there are no thick filaments.
Skeletal Muscle Fiber Types
Criteria for Classification of Muscle Fiber Types:
- Thin and Thick Filaments: Muscle fibers contain either thin (actin) or thick (myosin) filaments.
- I and A Bands: Light (I band) and dark (A band) regions appear on muscle fibers, reflecting the arrangement of thin and thick filaments.
- Sarcomere: The area between two consecutive light bands is called a sarcomere, the smallest contractile unit of the muscle.
Criteria for Classification of Muscle – Fascicle Arrangement
- Circular: Fascicles are arranged in concentric rings, typically surrounding external body openings, like the orbicularis oris and orbicularis oculi muscles.
- Convergent: Fascicles converge towards a single insertion tendon, usually triangular or fan-shaped, like the pectoralis major muscle.
- Parallel: Fascicles run parallel to the long axis of the muscle, resulting in a strap-like structure, like the sartorius muscle.
- Fusiform: Modified parallel arrangement with a spindle-shaped muscle with an expanded belly, like the biceps brachii muscle.
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Pennate: Fascicles attach obliquely to a central tendon, resembling feathers.
- Unipennate: Fascicles insert into only one side of the tendon, like the extensor digitorum longus muscle.
- Bipennate: Fascicles insert into opposite sides of the tendon, like the rectus femoris muscle.
- Multipennate: Fascicles insert into tendon from several different sides, like the deltoid muscle.
Classification of Muscles:
- Location: Refers to the bone or body region associated with the muscle.
- Shape: Describes the muscle's shape like "deltoid" for a triangle.
- Size: Terms like "maximus" for largest, "minimus" for smallest, and "longus" for long describe muscle size.
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Direction of Fibers:
- "Rectus" indicates fibers running parallel to an imaginary line.
- "Transversus" means fibers run perpendicular to the midline.
- "Oblique" indicates fibers running at angles to an imaginary axis.
- Number of Origins: "Biceps" for two origins, "triceps" for three origins.
- Location of Attachments: Named according to origin or insertion, like "Temporalis".
- Action: Describes the muscle's action, such as "flexor" or "extensor".
Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth Muscle Tissue:
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Similarities:
- Skeletal and smooth muscle cells are elongated and called muscle fibers.
- Muscle contraction depends on actin and myosin myofilaments.
- Similar terminology like sarcolemma (muscle plasma membrane) and sarcoplasm (cytoplasm of a muscle cell).
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This quiz covers the essentials of skeletal muscle anatomy, including its functions, characteristics, and gross structure. Test your understanding of muscle tissue properties and the connective tissues involved in muscle anatomy.