Lecture 13 Bio 131 - Lecture Exam #3 Study Guide 1) What is myology? What are the major functions of muscles? What are the 3 major classes of muscle tissue? 2) What is the 1 fundamental purpose of all muscle? What are the universal characteristics shared by all muscle types? 3) What are the other 2 common terms for skeletal muscle tissue? Why? 4) How is skeletal muscle tissue different from skeletal muscle as an organ? What do you know about the blood supply to skeletal muscles? What is meant by innervation of skeletal muscles? Why is it necessary for skeletal muscle? What nerves innervate skeletal muscle? 5) Can you describe the connective tissue components of a muscle & their relationship to the bundling of muscle fibers? 6) What is the: endomusium, perimysium, epimysium, fascia? What are fascicles? What are muscle compartments? 7) How do the various shapes of muscles relate to their function? 8) What is meant by: origin, insertion, belly? What is the difference between indirect and direct attachments? (Are direct attachments really direct? Do these muscles really attach directly to bones?) What are tendons? Do skeletal muscles