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The actin filaments slide past the myosin filaments toward the middle of the sarcomere (M line). The result is shortening of the sarcomere and muscle contraction, however there is no change in filament length.
 
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The actin filaments slide past the myosin filaments toward the middle of the sarcomere (M line). The result is shortening of the sarcomere and muscle contraction, however there is no change in filament length.

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