The Muscular System and Movement

Tissue can receive & respond to stimulation

Tissue can shorten & thicken

Tissue can lengthen

After contracting or lengthening, tissue always wants to return to its resting state

Around single muscle fiber

Around a fascicle (bundle) of fibers

Covers the entire skeletal muscle

On the outside of the epimysium

Cord-like structure

Sheet-like structure