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Muscles Can Be Classified Based on Their Shape and Fascicle

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Muscles can be classified based on their shape and fascicle orientation. Which shape has muscle fibers that run the length of the muscle and taper at each end?


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Amygdala

An element of the limbic system in the brain that plays a crucial role in controlling emotions, including reactions to fear and enjoyment.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain beneath the thalamus, responsible for coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain associated with decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, navigation, and the consolidation of information from short-term to long-term memory.

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