Phenomena and Processes [G] » Cell Physiological Phenomena [G04] » Signal Transduction » Excitation Contraction Coupling
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena [G11] » Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena » Muscle Contraction » Excitation Contraction Coupling
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Chemical Phenomena [G02] » Biochemical Phenomena » Signal Transduction » Second Messenger Systems » Calcium Signaling » Excitation Contraction Coupling
Description
A process fundamental to muscle physiology whereby an electrical stimulus or action potential triggers a myocyte to depolarize and contract. This mechanical muscle contraction response is regulated by entry of calcium ions into the cell. MeSH
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