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The Multi-Scale, Three-Dimensional Nature of Skeletal Muscle Contraction

Year: 2019

Type: review

Abstract: Muscle contraction is a three-dimensional process, as anyone who has observed a bulging muscle knows. Recent studies suggest that the three-dimensional nature of muscle contraction influences its mechanical output. Shape changes and radial forces appear to be important across scales of organization. Muscle architectural gearing is an emerging example of this process.

Source: Physiology

DOI: 10.1152/physiol.00023.2019

Authors: Thomas J. Roberts, Carolyn M. Eng, David A. Sleboda, Natalie C. Holt, Elizabeth L. Brainerd, Kristin K. Stover, Richard L. Marsh, Emanuel Azizi

Institutions: Brown University, University of California, Riverside, University of California, Irvine

Language: English

Topic: Muscle Physiology and Disorders

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Directorate for Engineering, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation, Division of Biological Infrastructure, Division of Integrative Organismal Systems

Awards: G3700465289, G4346999193, G697264523, G7709143365, G8513694401, G8798927052, Elastic mechanisms in locomotion

OpenAlex ID: W2978796704

FWCI: 0.528

Cites: 53

Cited by: 81

Related to: 10