Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Another term for skeletal muscle
A)Voluntary muscle
B)Visceral muscle
C)Intercalated disks
D)Origin
E)Sarcomere
F)Insertion
G)Actin
H)Z line
I)Bursae
J)Myosin

Question

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Skeletal muscle is also called voluntary muscle because it is under conscious control.

Answer: J)
 Myosin is a protein found in muscle fibers that interacts with actin to cause muscle contraction.

Answer: C)
 Intercalated disks are specialized structures found in cardiac muscle tissue that allow for rapid communication between cells.

Answer: D)
 Origin refers to the point at which a muscle attaches to a stationary bone.

Answer: F)
 Insertion refers to the point at which a muscle attaches to a movable bone.

Answer: G)
 Actin is a protein found in muscle fibers that interacts with myosin to cause muscle contraction.

Answer: H)
 Z lines are narrow, zigzagging lines that mark the boundaries between sarcomeres in striated muscle fibers.

Answer: I)
 Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that provide cushioning between bones, muscles, and tendons. They help reduce friction and prevent injury in joints.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description