Muscle Physiology Test

Front

What is the connective tissue that surrounds each fascicle called?

Back

Perimysium

Front

What is the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber called?

Back

Sarcoplasm

Front

What occurs when muscles are not used?

Back

Atrophy

Front

Which type of muscle is found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

What attaches the muscle to the bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

What is the outer layer of connective tissue surrounding a muscle called?

Back

Epimysium

Front

What is the name of the membrane that surrounds a muscle fiber?

Back

Sarcolemma

Front

What is the specialized endoplasmic reticulum in muscle fibers called?

Back

Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Front

What is the term for the increase in muscle size due to exercise?

Back

Hypertrophy

Front

What is the term for the decrease in muscle size due to disuse?

Back

Atrophy