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T-tubules are invaginations of the muscle membrane ([[Sarcolemma|sarcolemma]]). | T-tubules are invaginations of the [[muscle|muscle]] membrane ([[Sarcolemma|sarcolemma]]). Penetrating deep into the muscle fibre. [[Action_potential|Action potential]] inside t-tubules triggers [[Calcium|Ca]]<sup>[[Calcium|2+]] </sup>release from terminal cisternae of the [[Sarcoplasmic reticulum|sarcoplasmic reiticulum]], which in turn will produce a contraction. | ||
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T-tubules are invaginations of the muscle membrane (sarcolemma). Penetrating deep into the muscle fibre. Action potential inside t-tubules triggers Ca2+ release from terminal cisternae of the sarcoplasmic reiticulum, which in turn will produce a contraction.