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How is fascicle arrangement linked to muscle structure?
Does anyone know where I can get videos on fascicles?
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Does anyone know where I can get videos on fascicles?
Thanks
qxaz said:How is fascicle arrangement linked to muscle structure?
Does anyone know where I can get videos on fascicles?
Thanks
Fascicle arrangement refers to the pattern in which muscle fibers are arranged within a muscle. This can affect the muscle's overall function and strength.
There are three main types of fascicle arrangement: parallel, pennate, and circular. Parallel muscles have fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the muscle, pennate muscles have fibers that run at an angle to the long axis, and circular muscles have fibers that run in a circular pattern around an opening.
The type of fascicle arrangement can impact how much force a muscle can generate and the range of motion it can achieve. Parallel muscles are good for speed and range of motion, pennate muscles are good for strength, and circular muscles are good for controlling openings and sphincters.
Muscles are made up of bundles of muscle fibers, which are in turn made up of myofibrils. Myofibrils contain the contractile proteins actin and myosin, which are responsible for muscle contraction. Surrounding the muscle fibers is connective tissue, including epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium.
There are many resources available to learn more about fascicle arrangement and muscle structure, including textbooks, scientific articles, and online videos. It may also be helpful to consult with a muscle physiology expert or take a specialized course on the subject.