The Muscular System

Anatomy of a muscle and muscles on the body

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Front Back
Thin connective tissue investing each cell
Endomysium
Connective tissue surrounding the entire muscle
Epimysium
A discrete bundle of cells
Fascicle
A muscle cell
Fiber
Actin- or myosin-containing structure
Myofilament
A long organelle found within muscle cells that has a banded appearance
Myofibril
Connective tissue surrounding a fascicle
Perimysium
Plasma membrane of the muscle cell
Sarcolemma
Contractile unit of muscle
Sarcomere
Cordlike extension of connective tissue beyone the muscle, serves to attach it to bone
Tendon
Muscle used to suck in your cheeks
Buccinator
Muscle used to form the horizontal frown crease on the forehead
Frontalis
The muscle that is the prime mover for shoulder flexion and adduction
Pectoralis Major
Deep muscles of the thorax that promote the inspiratory phase of breathing
External Intercostal
Large paired superficial muscle of the lower back
Latissimus Dorsi