muscle
endomysium
around individual muscle fibers [cells]
perimysium
around fascicles of fibers [bundles]
epimysium [intermediate membranes of the deep fascia]
tendons
continuous with epimysium and periosteum
origin/insertion
action
isotonic contraction [shortening]
isometric contraction [tension developed]
eccentric contraction [lengthening]
roles
prime mover
antagonist
synergist
fixator
lever systems
class I
P—F—W
triceps brachii m—elbow j—forearm
class II
F—W—P
metarsophalangeal j—leg—gastrocnemius m
class III
W—P—F
forearm—biceps brachii m—elbow j
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