Muscle Contraction
Synonyms
Contraction, Muscle
Contraction, Muscular
Contractions, Muscle
Contractions, Muscular
Inotropism
Inotropisms
Muscle Contractions
Muscular Contraction
Muscular Contractions
A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments.