During Skeletal-Muscle Contraction,the Distance Between the Z Lines of a Sarcomere

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True/False

During skeletal-muscle contraction,the distance between the Z lines of a sarcomere decreases because of shortening of the filaments.

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Definitions:

Medial Condyle

The inner rounded protrusion at the end of some bones, such as the femur, which forms part of the knee joint.

Lateral Epicondyle

A bony prominence on the outside of the elbow where some of the forearm muscles attach.

Linea Aspera

A prominent ridge on the posterior surface of the femur for muscle attachment.

Convex Smooth

Describes a surface that curves outward and is without irregularities, often related to lens shapes or geometric figures.