Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue definitions Flashcards

The ability of muscle tissue to shorten forcibly, generating movement.

The capacity of muscle tissue to be stretched without damage.

The property of muscle tissue to return to its original shape after contraction or extension.

The ability of muscle tissue to respond to stimuli, often through action potentials.

Voluntary, striated muscle tissue attached to bones, responsible for body movement.

Involuntary, striated muscle found in the heart, characterized by a branching pattern.

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in hollow organs, controlling movement within them.

Crosswise stripes in muscle tissue indicating organized protein structures.

Structures in cardiac muscle linking cells, facilitating synchronized contraction.

The primary energy carrier in cells, used by muscles to convert chemical energy into movement.

Cellular structures containing genetic material; skeletal muscle cells have multiple due to their size.

Muscle that can be consciously controlled, such as skeletal muscle.

Muscle that operates without conscious control, like cardiac and smooth muscle.

Energy associated with the movement and position of an object, produced by muscle contraction.

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions, aided by muscle-generated heat.