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= Skeletal muscle =
== Skeletal Muscle<br> ==


A skeletal muscle muscle consists of muscle fibres. One muscle fibre is approximatels 100 µm in diameter and consists of several [[Nucleus|nuclei]] and many [[Mitochondria|mitochondria]]. Each muscle fibre contains [[Myofibril|myofibrils]]. These are approximately 1 µm in diameter.<br>
See [[Skeletal Muscle|Skeletal Muscle]]  


The [[Myofibril|myofibril]] is organised in repating units called [[Sacromeres|sacromeres]]. These contain thick and thin filaments. Muscle contraction occurs when the thin filaments slide along the thick filament by hydrolysing [[ATP|ATP]]&nbsp;<ref>Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2001) Biochemistry, 5th edition, New York: WH Freeman.</ref>.
== Cardiac Muscle ==


=== References  ===
See [[Cardiac Muscle|Cardiac Muscle]]


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== Smooth Muscle  ==
 
See [[Smooth Muscle|Smooth Muscle]]
 
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Latest revision as of 08:41, 2 December 2011

Skeletal Muscle

See Skeletal Muscle

Cardiac Muscle

See Cardiac Muscle

Smooth Muscle

See Smooth Muscle


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