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How many types of pennate muscles exist?
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Name the three types of pennate muscles.
unipennate, bipennate, multipennate
Name this muscle type: have shorter fibers, arranged obliquely to their tendons in a manner similar to a feather.
pennate
Name this muscle type: fibers run obliquely from a tendon on one side only.
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Give three examples of unipennate muscles.
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Name this muscle type: fibers run obliquely on both sides from a central tendon.
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Give two examples of bipennate muscles.
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Name this muscle type: have several tendons with fibers running diagonally between them.
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Give one example of a multipennate muscle.
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Of the three types of pennate muscles, which two produce the strongest contractions?
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Any pennate muscle produces greater tension than parallel muscle.
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Study Notes
Types of Pennate Muscles
- There are three types of pennate muscles: unipennate, bipennate, and multipennate.
Characteristics of Pennate Muscles
- Pennate muscles feature shorter fibers arranged obliquely to their tendons, resembling the structure of a feather.
- This arrangement enhances the muscle's cross-sectional area, increasing its power output.
Unipennate Muscles
- Unipennate muscles have fibers that run obliquely from a single tendon on one side.
- Examples include biceps femoris, extensor digitorum longus, and tibialis posterior.
Bipennate Muscles
- Bipennate muscles contain fibers that run obliquely from both sides of a central tendon.
- Examples include rectus femoris and flexor hallucis longus.
Multipennate Muscles
- Multipennate muscles consist of multiple tendons, with fibers running diagonally between them.
- The deltoid is a well-known example of a multipennate muscle.
Muscle Contraction Strength
- Bipennate and unipennate muscles are capable of producing the strongest contractions among the three types of pennate muscles.
Pennate vs. Parallel Muscles
- Pennate muscles generally generate greater tension than parallel muscle arrangements.
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This quiz explores the different types of pennate muscles, including their definitions and characteristics. Test your knowledge on unipennate, bipennate, and multipennate muscle types. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or physiology.
