Skeletal Muscle Anatomy

Which membrane covers several fibers to form a fascicle?

• Endomysium

• Epimysium

• Perimysium

What is the specific neurotransmitter that stimulates the movement of skeletal muscles?

• GABA

• Acetylcholine

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

Skeletal muscles attach to bones (or skin) in at least two places.

• True

• False

A group of muscle fibers is a ___________.

• Fascicle

• Myofibril

• Myofilament

• Sarcomere

What type of tissue connects the skeletal muscle to a bone?

• ligament

• fibrous connective tissue

• tendon

• epimysium

Which is the largest?

• fascicle

• muscle fiber

• muscle

• myofilament

Which is the smallest?

• Myofibril

• Muscle fiber

• Sarcomere

• Myofilament

A muscle is made of many… (one step down)

• Muscle fibers

• Myofibrils

• Fascicles

• Myofilaments

A fascicle is made of many… (one step down)

• Muscle fibers

• Myofibrils

• Myofilaments

• Sarcomeres

A muscle fiber is made of many… (one step down)

• Fascicles

• Myofilaments

• Myofibrils

• Sarcomeres