Body General Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is the belly of the muscle?
A
fleshy part that contains contractile elements. Some have more than one.
2
Q
what is a tendon?
A
thick connective tissue of muscle that connects muscle belly to bone
3
Q
What is aponeurosis?
A
broad flat tendon
4
Q
A muscle must cross a ____ to have an action on a joint.
A
joint
5
Q
what is diastole? what valves are open and closed?
A
heart is relaxed.
6
Q
What is systole?
A
ventricles are contracting.
