Introduction to Muscle Tissue definitions Flashcards

Specialized for contraction, essential for body movements, composed of myocytes.

Muscle cells that use ATP to generate contraction force, also known as muscle fibers.

Energy molecule used by myocytes to generate contraction force.

Protein filaments in muscle cells that allow for muscle contraction.

Presence of numerous blood vessels in muscle tissue to supply nutrients and remove waste.

Sugar provided by blood vessels, used as energy for muscle contractions.

Gas supplied by blood vessels, essential for muscle contractions.

Waste product removed from muscle tissue by blood vessels.

Type of muscle tissue responsible for voluntary movements, characterized by tightly packed cells.

Type of muscle tissue found in the heart, responsible for pumping blood.

Type of muscle tissue found in walls of organs, responsible for involuntary movements.

Force generated by tightly packed muscle cells, critical for body movements.

Structures within muscle cells that slide past each other to enable contraction.

Tissue type with tightly packed cells, similar to muscle tissue in structure.

Structures that supply nutrients and oxygen to muscle tissue and remove waste.