TYPES OF MUSCLES AT THE LIGHT AND ELECTRON MICROSCOPIC LEVELS
1) Skeletal Muscle: At the light microscopic level, skeletal muscle appears striated due to the arrangement of actin and myosin filaments. Under a light microscope, skeletal muscle fibers show alternating dark A bands and light I bands. The A bands…
MUSCLES OF ARM AND FOREARM
Arm Muscles & Attachments Here are some of the major muscles attached to the arm and their attachments: Biceps brachii: The biceps is a two-headed muscle located on the front of the upper arm. Its long head originates from the…
THIGH MUSCLES, FEMORAL TRIANGLE AND SUBSARTORIAL CANAL
Muscles of the thigh The thigh is composed of numerous muscles that are responsible for various movements and functions. Here is a list of the major muscles of the thigh: Quadriceps Femoris Group: Rectus Femoris: Located in the front of…
MUSCLES
Muscles can be referred to simply as the flesh mostly associated with bones to give shape to the bodies of animals. The flesh may be red in the case of mammals. General properties of muscular system All muscular…
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