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What is shortening of a muscle fiber called?
a contraction human avatommy
What does contraction mean in medical terms?
contract or "contraction" is when a muscle fiber lengthens or shortens
What type of protein is involved with shortening of muscle cells to produce movement?
the protein myoglobin pushes along actin to shorten the muscle fiber
When the cross-bridge of the myosin molecule form linkage with actin filaments the result s what?
shortening of the muscle fiber
What happens to the bones when muscle shortening?
What happens to the bones when muscle shortening
What word a noun is used to describe muscle shortening with stimulation?
The noun for muscle shortening is called contraction.
What is the medical term meaning shortening or tightening of a muscle?
Contraction is the medical term meaning the normal shortening or tightening of a muscle.
Does isotonic muscle contractions involve shortening of muscle?
Yes
What phase is between stimulus of a muscle and the shortening of the muscle?
The phase between the stimulus of a muscle and the shortening of the muscle is called the latent phase or latent period. During this phase, the muscle is receiving the signal to contract, but actual muscle shortening has not yet occurred. This period is important for the muscle fibers to prepare and generate enough force for contraction.
What muscle action does pulling represent?
It represents contracting or shortening of a muscle.
What are all muscle cells called?
A single muscle cell is called a muscle fiber.
What is another word for shortening of a muscle?
contraction
