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What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements and is attached to bones?
What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements and is attached to bones?
Which feature is characteristic of cardiac muscle?
Which feature is characteristic of cardiac muscle?
What is the primary role of myofibrils in muscle fibers?
What is the primary role of myofibrils in muscle fibers?
What does the sliding filament theory describe?
What does the sliding filament theory describe?
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Which connective tissue surrounds bundles of muscle fibers?
Which connective tissue surrounds bundles of muscle fibers?
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Which process occurs first in muscle contraction?
Which process occurs first in muscle contraction?
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During which type of contraction does the muscle length remain unchanged?
During which type of contraction does the muscle length remain unchanged?
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What happens during the power stroke of muscle contraction?
What happens during the power stroke of muscle contraction?
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The presence of which structure allows for synchronized contraction in cardiac muscle?
The presence of which structure allows for synchronized contraction in cardiac muscle?
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Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs?
Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs?
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Study Notes
Muscle Types
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Skeletal Muscle
- Striated and voluntary.
- Attached to bones via tendons.
- Responsible for body movement and posture.
- Multi-nucleated cells.
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Cardiac Muscle
- Striated and involuntary.
- Found exclusively in the heart.
- Intercalated discs facilitate synchronized contraction.
- Single nuclei per cell.
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Smooth Muscle
- Non-striated and involuntary.
- Found in walls of hollow organs (e.g., intestines, blood vessels).
- Operates automatically, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
- Spindle-shaped cells with a single nuclei.
Muscle Structure
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Muscle Fiber
- Basic contractile unit of muscle.
- Composed of myofibrils, which contain actin and myosin filaments.
- Surrounded by sarcolemma (cell membrane).
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Myofibrils
- Long chains of sarcomeres (functional units).
- Sarcomeres contain bands of actin (thin) and myosin (thick).
- Arrangement leads to striations in skeletal and cardiac muscles.
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Connective Tissue
- Epimysium: surrounds entire muscle.
- Perimysium: surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).
- Endomysium: surrounds individual muscle fibers.
- Helps in force transmission and protection.
Muscle Contraction
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Sliding Filament Theory
- Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other, shortening the sarcomere.
- Z-lines move closer together during contraction.
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Contraction Process
- Nerve Stimulation: An action potential from a motor neuron reaches the muscle fiber.
- Calcium Release: Calcium ions are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
- Cross-Bridge Formation: Calcium binds to troponin, allowing myosin heads to attach to actin.
- Power Stroke: Myosin heads pivot, pulling actin filaments toward the center of the sarcomere.
- Relaxation: Calcium is reabsorbed, and muscle returns to resting state.
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Types of Contractions
- Isometric: Muscle length remains the same while tension increases.
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Isotonic: Muscle changes length while maintaining tension.
- Concentric: Muscle shortens during contraction.
- Eccentric: Muscle lengthens while under tension.
Muscle Types
- Skeletal Muscle: Striated and voluntary, responsible for body movement and posture; attached to bones via tendons.
- Cardiac Muscle: Striated and involuntary; found exclusively in the heart; intercalated discs facilitate synchronized contraction.
- Smooth Muscle: Non-striated and involuntary; found in walls of hollow organs; operates automatically, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
Muscle Structure
- Muscle Fiber: Basic unit of muscle; composed of myofibrils which contain actin and myosin filaments.
- Myofibrils: Long chains of sarcomeres; sarcomeres contain bands of actin (thin) and myosin (thick); arrangement creates striations in skeletal and cardiac muscles.
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Connective Tissue:
- Epimysium: surrounds entire muscle.
- Perimysium: surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).
- Endomysium: surrounds individual muscle fibers.
Muscle Contraction
- Sliding Filament Theory: Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other, shortening the sarcomere.
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Contraction Process:
- Nerve Stimulation: An action potential from a motor neuron reaches the muscle fiber.
- Calcium Release: Calcium ions are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
- Cross-Bridge Formation: Calcium binds to troponin, enabling myosin heads to attach to actin.
- Power Stroke: Myosin heads pivot, pulling actin filaments toward the center of the sarcomere.
- Relaxation: Calcium is reabsorbed, and muscle returns to resting state.
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Types of Contractions:
- Isometric: Muscle length remains the same while tension increases.
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Isotonic: Muscle changes length while maintaining tension.
- Concentric: Muscle shortens during contraction.
- Eccentric: Muscle lengthens under tension.
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Test your knowledge on different types of muscles including skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. Explore their structures and functions to understand how each muscle type contributes to the body's movement and support. This quiz covers essential concepts related to muscle fibers and myofibrils.
