Human Anatomy & Physiology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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The relation of the terms pennate, parallel, and circular with the muscle fiber orientation.

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The skeletal muscle fibers (muscle cells) are long and thin in shape. They are bundled together in a group of 10–100, known as a fascicle. The orientation of muscle fibers as well as the fascicle influence the appearance and functioning of skeletal muscles to a great extent. There are six major patterns in which muscles are oriented. These are parallel, convergent, pennate, circular, spiral, and fusiform.

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