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Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton and responsible for body movement?
Which type of muscle is attached to the skeleton and responsible for body movement?
What is the study of muscles called?
What is the study of muscles called?
Which type of muscle is responsible for the pumping action of the heart?
Which type of muscle is responsible for the pumping action of the heart?
What is the function of smooth muscle?
What is the function of smooth muscle?
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What is the function of endomysium?
What is the function of endomysium?
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Study Notes
Muscles and Their Functions
- Skeletal muscle is attached to the skeleton and is responsible for body movement.
- The study of muscles is called myology.
- Cardiac muscle is responsible for the pumping action of the heart.
- Smooth muscle is responsible for involuntary movements, such as the contraction and relaxation of blood vessels, digestive tract, and other internal organs.
- Endomysium is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers, providing support and protection.
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Test your knowledge on the muscular system in this Anatomy and Physiology quiz. Learn about the characteristics, structure, and function of different types of muscular tissue, as well as their role in body movement and respiration. Discover fascinating facts about the muscles, which make up 40-50% of the total body weight. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding of myology and the voluntary nature of muscle contractions.
