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What contributes to the function of skeletal muscle?
What are fascicles in skeletal muscle?
Bundles of muscle cells
The different arrangements in which fascicles are found in the human body are: Parallel, convergent, __________.
pennate (unipennate, bipennate, multipennate)
Describe a parallel arrangement of fascicles.
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What is formed by a convergent arrangement of fascicles?
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What does a pennate arrangement of fascicles resemble?
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What is the unique feature of a unipennate arrangement of fascicles?
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What characterizes a bipennate arrangement?
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What is unique about the multipennate arrangement of fascicles?
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What are sphincters in terms of muscle arrangement?
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What does the spiral arrangement in muscles indicate?
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Describe a fusiform muscle arrangement.
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How are muscles named?
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What are some functions of muscle contractions beyond movement?
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What do functional groups of muscles do?
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What are agonists?
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What are antagonists?
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What role do synergists play?
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What do fixators do?
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What are the anatomical locations associated with muscle origin and insertion?
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What three components make up a lever system?
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What defines a first class lever?
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What types of proteins exist in myofilaments?
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Study Notes
Structure of Skeletal Muscle
- The arrangement of fibers in skeletal muscle directly affects its function.
- "Form follows function" principle signifies that muscle shape and size enhance performance.
Fascicles and Muscle Shapes
- Fascicles are bundles of muscle cells whose arrangement influences muscle appearance and functionality.
Fascicle Arrangements
- Different fascicle arrangements include parallel, convergent, unipennate, bipennate, and multipennate.
Parallel Arrangement of Fascicles
- Creates strap-like muscles with evenly spaced fascicles, where muscle width is consistent with tendon width.
Convergent Arrangement of Fascicles
- Forms broad, triangular muscles that converge into a single tendon, facilitating strong contractions.
Pennate Arrangement of Fascicles
- Features a feather-like structure where fascicles attach at an angle to the tendon.
Unipennate Arrangement of Fascicles
- A type of pennate arrangement where fascicles are attached to one side of a tendon only.
Bipennate Arrangement of Fascicles
- Another pennate variation with fascicles attached to both sides of the tendon.
Multipennate Arrangement of Fascicles
- Comprises multiple fascicle regions connected by connective tissue, all contributing to a singular tendon.
Sphincters
- Circular arrangement of fascicles surrounding body openings to control passage.
Spiral Arrangement
- Found in muscles that wrap around other structures, like bones.
Fusiform Arrangement
- Characterized by a thicker midsection (belly) tapering at both ends.
Muscle Naming Conventions
- Muscles can be named based on their appearance, size, position, attachment structures, or actions performed.
- Common names can reflect historical origins, often unrelated to current naming methods.
Functions of Muscle Contractions
- Beyond moving bones at joints, muscle contractions also generate heat and facilitate respiratory function.
- Skeletal muscles in the face enable expressions; throat muscles aid in swallowing.
- Sphincters allow conscious control over the opening and closing of body passages.
Functional Groups of Muscles
- Movement often requires cooperation among several muscles functioning in groups, including:
- Agonists (primary movers)
- Antagonists (oppose agonist action)
- Synergists (assist agonists and stabilize joints)
- Fixators (stabilize bones during movement)
Origin and Insertion of Muscles
- Muscles begin (origin) and end (insertion) at specific anatomical locations.
- Origin serves as the fixed anchoring point, while insertion is the movable end attached to bones or structures, typically on the far side of a joint.
Lever System Components
- A lever system comprises:
- Load or resistance
- Applied force that moves the load
- Pivot point (fulcrum)
- Variations in these components create different lever classes.
First Class Lever
- The fulcrum is positioned between the load and the applied force, causing opposite movement of load and applied force.
Myofilament Proteins in Myofibrils
- Myofibrils consist of contractile proteins that generate tension, regulatory proteins that control fiber contraction, and structural proteins.
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