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Skeletal muscle is responsible for body movement, consisting of muscle fibers that contain myofibrils made of actin and myosin filaments. Muscle contraction involves the sliding of these filaments, powered by ATP, and is facilitated by the release of calcium ions. Antagonistic pairs of muscles work together to enable movement, with one muscle contracting while the other relaxes, and various structures like tendons, ligaments, and synovial fluid support joint function.
- Author
- Jaewon Choi
- Language
- EN