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Marco/Microstructure
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/09/2014

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Epimysium
Definition
The outer layer of the muscle
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Bone periosteum
Definition
Connective tissue covering all bones
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Fasciculi
Definition
Groups of muscle fibers
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Perimysium
Definition
Connective tissue surrounding the fasciculi
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Endomysium
Definition
Connective tissue surrounding the muscle fiber
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Sarcolemma
Definition
Membrane surrounding each muscle fiber
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Motor unit
Definition
A motor neuron and the muscle fibers in connects with
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Sarcoplasm
Definition
The cytoplasm of a muscle fiber
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Myofibrils
Definition
Contain the myofilaments used in muscle actions
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Sarcomere
Definition
The smallest contractile unit of muscle
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