Biology Support & Movement ETEA 2017
PMDC Verified Question 71 of 75
Sarcolemma is the membrane around?
A
Bone
B
Joints
C
Muscle fiber
D
Heat
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Muscle fiber
Concept:

Cellular wrappers in musculoskeletal anatomy.

Formula:

N/A (Conceptual)

Solution:

  • The prefix sarco- translates to 'flesh' or 'muscle'.


  • The sarcolemma is explicitly the specialized lipid bilayer plasma membrane that directly surrounds an individual muscle fiber (muscle cell).


Why other options are incorrect:

Bones are covered by the periosteum. Joints are enclosed by synovial capsules. 'Heat' is a form of energy, not a biological structure.

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