Chapter 37

Draw a graph of the isometric force-length relationship of striated muscle, indicating where maximal overlap between actin and myosin filaments occurs.

Compare and contrast three features of an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton.

Identify the two primary components of bone tissue and explain how each of these contributes to a bone's strength, stiffness, and resistance to fracture.

Diagram a limb bone, such as the tibia, showing the regions of articular cartilage, spongy trabecular bone, compact bone tissue, and the marrow cavity.