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Bonus John experienced a cut that severs the tendon that attaches the insertion of the gastrocnemius muscle. As a result of this injury, what action is difficult for him to perform?

Bonus Which of the following muscles closes the jaw:

The three functions of synovial fluid are nutrient distribution, shock absorption, and

All types of muscle have endomysium covering individual muscle cells.

The area of the sarcomere that contains only thin filaments is the

Large diameter, densely packed myofibrils, large glycogen reserves, and few mitochondria are characteristics of

The location where two bones meet is called a joint or a(n)

Usually found outside the capsule, ________ protect the articular cartilages and act as packing material for the joint.

Name two functional (not structural) differences between the following muscles: Smooth [a] [b] Skeletal [c] [d] Cardiac [e] [f]

The following are needed for _____: substantial intracellular energy reserves, normal circulatory supply, normal blood oxygen concentration