12 Questions
What is a unique characteristic of skeletal muscle cells?
Multi-nucleated and striated
Which type of muscle is self-stimulating and branched?
Cardiac muscle
What is a key function of muscle contraction?
Movement
Which property of muscle refers to its ability to be stretched?
Extensibility
Which connective tissue binds groups of muscle fibers into bundles called fasciculi?
Perimysium
What component connects muscle to bone?
Tendon
What is the muscle shape arrangement characterized by being thick in the middle and tapered at the edges?
Fusiform
Which muscle shape arrangement is fan-shaped and known for its strength maximizing the contractile force?
Convergent
What type of muscle attachment involves the muscle fibers attaching directly to the bone?
Direct attachment
Which component of a muscle forms a diffuse network of membranous channels surrounding each sarcomere?
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
In the microscopic anatomy of muscles, what is the functional unit composed of thin and thick protein filaments that overlap?
Sarcomeres
Which term refers to the muscle that primarily carries out a specific movement?
Prime Mover
Test your knowledge on skeletal muscle cells, cardiac muscle cells, smooth muscle cells, and the functions of muscle contraction. Learn about the characteristics and differences between these types of muscle cells and how they contribute to various bodily functions.
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