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.