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Gross Structure and Function of muscle (S1)
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Total cards: 3•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Where do muscles attach?
Back (Answer)
At their origin and insertion. Origins are generally immovable, so like the anchor, where the muscle originates, generally medial and proximal. Insertions tend to be distal and lateral.
#2
Front (Question)
What are aponeurosis?
Back (Answer)
Tendon like sheath, that gives stability. Tendon collagen runs unilaterally, aponeurosis collagen runs in different directions.
#3
Front (Question)
What are functions of tendons?
Back (Answer)
• Attach muscle to bone • Allow muscle bulk to be situated away from its site of action • Can withstand compression • Allow muscles to pull ‘round corners’ • reserve energy/resist heat