Skeletal Muscles in Which the Fascicles Form a Common Angle

Question

Skeletal muscles in which the fascicles form a common angle with the tendon are ________ muscles.
A)parallel
B)circular
C)pennate
D)convergent
E)divergent

Accepted Answer

Pennate muscles are characterized by fascicles that attach obliquely (at an angle) to a central tendon, resembling the pattern of a feather. This structure allows for a higher density of fibers in a given muscle volume, contributing to their strength.