1.) The outermost layer of connective tissue of a muscle is the:
Answer: Epimysium
2.) The thick myofibril filament of a sarcomere is composed of a protein:
Answer: Myosin
3.) The muscle primarily responsible for a movement is the:
Answer: Prime mover or agonist muscle
4.) The neuron and the collection of muscle fibers it innervates:
Answer: Motor unit
5.) The functional contractile unit of a muscle fiber (cell) is a:
Answer: Sarcomere
6.) The role of a particular muscle is always the same?
Answer: No, the role of a particular muscle can vary depending on the movement being performed.
7.) A synergistic muscle contraction assists the prime mover?
Answer: Yes, a synergistic muscle contraction helps to stabilize a joint and assist the prime mover in producing a movement.
8.) The plasma membrane of a muscle fiber (cell) is called the sarcolemma?
Answer: Yes, the plasma membrane of a muscle fiber is called the sarcolemma.