(a) |
Actin | Myosin |
1. The light band in the myofibril contain actin protein | The dark band in the myofibril contain myosin protein |
2. Actin filaments are thin | Myosin filaments are thick. |
(b) |
Red Muscles | White Muscles |
1. Muscles which contain high amount of oxygen storing red colour pigment called myoglobin appear red. | White muscles do not contain myoglobin. So they are white in colour. |
2. They contain plenty of Mitochondria. | The number of mitochondria is few. |
3. These are aerobic muscles. | They depend on anaerobic process for energy. |
(c) |
Pectoral Girdle | Pelvic Girdle |
1. The pectoral girdle helps in the articulation of the upper limbs. | The pelvic girdle helps in the articulation of the lower limbs. |
2. The pectoral girdle consists of a clavicle and a scapula. | The pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones. |