Anatomy Remembering Project - Muscular System

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Across
  1. 2. A protein that carries oxygen in muscle cells.
  2. 4. Fiber A single muscle cell that contracts to produce movement.
  3. 6. Muscle that stabilizes a joint during movement.
  4. 8. Reticulum Stores calcium in muscle cells for contraction.
  5. 10. Muscle wasting from lack of use.
  6. 13. Increase in muscle size from exercise.
  7. 14. Muscle Muscle in organs like the stomach; works automatically.
  8. 17. Moving a body part away from the center of the body.
  9. 18. The cell membrane surrounding a muscle fiber.
  10. 22. Tone Natural tension in muscles at rest.
  11. 24. Acid Produced in muscles during hard exercise, causes soreness.
  12. 27. A sustained muscle contraction without relaxation.
  13. 28. Straightening a joint to increase the angle between bones.
  14. 29. Muscle Muscle attached to bones; helps in movement.
  15. 30. Moving a limb in a circular motion.
  16. 32. Contraction Muscle shortens and moves a load, like lifting weights.
  17. 33. Neuron Nerve cell that tells muscles to contract.
  18. 34. Respiration Making energy without oxygen, produces lactic acid.
  19. 35. Connective tissue wrapping around a fascicle.
  20. 36. Muscle Muscle in the heart that pumps blood.
  21. 37. Another protein that works with actin to cause muscle contraction.
  22. 39. (Prime Mover)Main muscle responsible for movement.
  23. 40. Outer layer of connective tissue around a muscle.
  24. 41. Strong tissue that connects muscle to bone.
  25. 42. Rotating the forearm to face the palm down.
  26. 44. The cytoplasm inside a muscle cell.
  27. 46. Muscle that opposes the prime mover.
  28. 47. Flexion Pointing the foot downward.
  29. 48. Respiration Process of making energy with oxygen.
Down
  1. 1. Muscle that assists the prime mover.
  2. 3. End of the muscle attached to a fixed bone.
  3. 5. The basic unit of muscle that contracts to produce movement.
  4. 7. A chemical messenger that tells muscles to contract.
  5. 9. Bending a joint to decrease the angle between bones.
  6. 10. (Adenosine Triphosphate): Energy molecule used by muscles for contraction.
  7. 11. Turning a body part around an axis.
  8. 12. Extending a joint beyond its normal range.
  9. 15. Long fibers in muscle cells that contain sarcomeres.
  10. 16. A bundle of muscle fibers grouped together.
  11. 19. A protein in muscle fibers that helps them contract.
  12. 20. Fatigue Reduced muscle ability to contract after use.
  13. 21. Connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs.
  14. 23. Phosphate Provides quick energy for muscles in short bursts.
  15. 25. Contraction Muscle tenses without shortening, like pushing against a wall.
  16. 26. Connective tissue around individual muscle fibers.
  17. 31. Lifting the foot towards the shin.
  18. 38. Junction Place where a motor neuron connects with a muscle fiber.
  19. 39. Moving a body part toward the center of the body.
  20. 43. End of the muscle attached to a bone that moves.
  21. 45. Rotating the forearm to face the palm up.