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connective tissues made up of contractile
fibers
Muscles
connective tissue arranged in sheets or bands which covers muscle tissue
fascia
considered voluntary muscle and
is affected by exercise
Striated muscles
increase in size
hypertrophy
decrease in size
atrophy
the manner and style in which a person walks
gait
muscle that is not controlled by
conscious thought and is not affected by
exercise
Smooth muscle