Encyclopedia: Muscle Contraction
A muscle contraction occurs when a muscle fibre generates tension through the action of actin and myosin cross-bridge cycling. While under tension, the muscle may lengthen, shorten or remain the same. Though the term 'contraction' implies a shortening or reduction, when used as a scientific term referring to the muscular system contraction refers to the generation of tension by muscle fibers with the help of motor neurons. Locomotion in most...
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I am wondering if calcium ions are stored in the transerse tubule during muscle contraction?...
I am wondering if calcium ions are stored in the transerse tubule during muscle contraction?...
Calcium ions are indeed stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells. Good job.
Asked by pinkribbons&walking4boobies - 14 months ago
How does carrying a load change muscle contraction?
You know the 3 phases of muscle contraction - latency, contraction, and relaxation? (ie. curve...
You know the 3 phases of muscle contraction - latency, contraction, and relaxation? (ie. curve...
Im not sure of the science behind it, but everytime I have a load in my pants it changes the way I walk. And smell.
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