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The Journal of Physiology, Vol. 243, No. 1 Frontispiece: Huxley by Takis Stefanopoulos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides a detailed review of the scientific understanding of muscular contraction from 1945 to 1973. It discusses the activation of muscle fibers through excitation and the inward spread of the action potential. It also covers the intracellular release of calcium ions and their role in regulating contraction and relaxation. The review examines the development of ideas about the mechanism of contraction during this period.
- Author
- Takis Stefanopoulos
- Language
- EN