Skeletal Muscle Module 2: Excitation contraction coupling, Muscle metabolism and mechanics
1 Learning Objectives for module on Excitation-Contraction coupling in skeletal muscle
2 Activating the skeletal muscle fibre via the end plate
3 From Motor end plate to Calcium release in muscle cell
4 The sarcoplasmic reticulum and the T-tubules
5 Coupling the depolarization of T tubules to Ca++ release from the SR
6 How actin and myosin interact to form cross-bridges and generate a power stroke
7 The end-result - A single "twitch" of muscle contraction
8 Overview summary of events from endplate to muscle contraction
9 Energy sources for muscle contraction and muscle fatigue
10 Types of contraction
11 Characteristics of muscle work in Isotonic contractions
12 Test your knowledge

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