Muscle Structure Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Anatomy has 12 clues. Answers range from 3 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

the wasting away of muscles
increase in diameter of muscle fibers from forceful, repeated activity
_______ CONTRACTION - tension is generated but no movement occurs
______ CONTRACTION - a load is moved
essential for maintaining posture
one somatic motor neuron and the cells it stimulates
inability to contract muscle after prolonged activity
______ CONTRACTION - a muscle shortens to produce force and movement
______ CONTRACTION - a muscle lengthens while maintaining force and movement
stiffness and tenderness 12-48 hours after strenuous exercise
muscular rigidity beginning 3-4 hours after death
the form of energy used by all living things