Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Protein that makes up the thick myofilament
A)Voluntary muscle
B)Visceral muscle
C)Intercalated disks
D)Origin
E)Sarcomere
F)Insertion
G)Actin
H)Z line
I)Bursae
J)Myosin

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Myosin is the protein that makes up the thick myofilament.

Answer: A
 Voluntary muscle refers to skeletal muscle, which is under conscious control.

Answer: B
 Visceral muscle is also known as smooth muscle and is found in organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.

Answer: C
 Intercalated disks are found in cardiac muscle and help to transmit electrical signals between cells.

Answer: D
 Origin refers to the point of attachment of a muscle to a stationary bone.

Answer: E
 Sarcomere is the basic unit of muscle contraction, consisting of overlapping thick and thin myofilaments.

Answer: F
 Insertion refers to the point of attachment of a muscle to a moving bone.

Answer: G
 Actin is the protein that makes up the thin myofilament.

Answer: H
 Z line is a protein structure that helps to anchor the thin myofilaments in place within a sarcomere.

Answer: I
 Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs found in joints, which help to reduce friction between tissues. They are not directly related to muscle anatomy.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description