The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Physical EducationAnatomy & physiologyASOCR Created by: hannahxCreated on: 05-04-13 12:11 21089643517 Across 1. The muscle that has an action opposite to that of the agonist and helps in the production of a coordinated movement (10, 6) 6. Towards the middle of the body (6) 7. A flattened fibrous sac lined with synovial fluid that contains a thin film of synovial fluid. It's function is to prevent friction at sites in the body where ligaments, muscles, tendons or bones might rub together (5) 10. A wedge of white fibrocartilage that improves the fit between adjacent bone ends, making the joint more stable and reducing wear and tear on joint surfaces (8) Down 2. A type of contraction that involves the muscle lengthening while producing tension (9, 11) 3. This forms the long axis of the body and includes the bones of the skull, spine and rib cage (5, 8) 4. Increasing the angle of a joint (9) 5. Towards the outside of the body (7) 8. Point of attachment of a muscle that remains relatively fixed during muscular contractions (6) 9. A long cylindrical muscle cell. Muscle fibres are held together in bundles to make up an individual skeletal muscle (6, 5)
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