Question

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a muscle of uniform width with fascicles aligned along its longitudinal axis would be classified as a muscle.

Explanation:

Identify the muscle classification based on fascicle arrangement

Using the Skeletal Muscle Shapes knowledge point

Skeletal muscles are classified into several structural groups based on the arrangement of their fascicles relative to the longitudinal axis of the muscle.

• Parallel muscles have fascicles that run parallel to the long axis of the muscle. These muscles are typically of uniform width with parallel fascicles (e.g., rectus abdominis).
• Fusiform muscles are thick in the middle and tapered at each end (e.g., biceps brachii).
• Pennate muscles have fascicles that insert obliquely on a tendon (e.g., rectus femoris).
• Convergent muscles are broad at one end and narrow at a single point of attachment (e.g., pectoralis major).

Therefore, a muscle of uniform width with fascicles aligned along its longitudinal axis is classified as a parallel muscle.

Answer:

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