Muscles: Topic 1

5 Levels of Structure of a Muscle
- 1. Muscle
- 2. Fascicles
- 3. Muscle Fibers
- 4. Myofibrils
- 5. Thick/Thin Filaments
Portion of the network that surrounds the muscles

Deep Fascia
Attaches muscles to bones

Tendon
Sheet of connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones and other muscles

Aponeurosis
Layer of connective tissue surrounding each skeletal muscle fiber

Endomysium
Outer layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle

Epimysium
Sheath of connective tissue that encloses a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers or a fascicle

Perimysium

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Muscles: Topic 1

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Muscles: Topic 1

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2014-04-18T18:02:11Z

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