Muscle Segment

A muscle segment is a part of the body consisting of muscle tissue and responsible for performing a specific function (flexion or extension of a limb). Muscle segments are often paired and located closer to the surface of the body. They perform important functions such as locomotion, maintaining posture, and moving arms and legs.

Muscle fibers are made up of protein strands called myofilaments. The fibers connect with each other in different planes to form muscles. Each muscle contains several fiber bundles that are connected to form a nervous system responsible for controlling the muscle.

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