myolemma (Meaning)
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myolemma (n.)
Sarcolemma.
Synonyms & Antonyms of myolemma
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myolemma Sentence Examples
- The myolemma, a thin membrane, encloses each individual muscle fiber.
- Sarcolemmal invaginations called transverse tubules penetrate the myolemma, enabling rapid action potential conduction.
- The myolemma is responsible for maintaining the appropriate extracellular environment for muscle function.
- Damage to the myolemma can lead to disruptions in muscle excitability and force generation.
- The myolemma plays a crucial role in regulating ion concentrations within the muscle fiber.
- Electrophysiological studies often use microelectrodes inserted into the myolemma to measure membrane potential and other electrical properties.
- The myolemma is innervated by motor neurons, which release neurotransmitters to trigger muscle contractions.
- Disorders affecting the myolemma, known as myopathies, can cause muscle weakness and atrophy.
- The composition and structure of the myolemma vary depending on the type of muscle fiber (e.g., skeletal, cardiac, smooth).
- Recent research has focused on developing therapies that target the myolemma to treat muscle diseases.
FAQs About the word myolemma
Sarcolemma.
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The myolemma, a thin membrane, encloses each individual muscle fiber.
Sarcolemmal invaginations called transverse tubules penetrate the myolemma, enabling rapid action potential conduction.
The myolemma is responsible for maintaining the appropriate extracellular environment for muscle function.
Damage to the myolemma can lead to disruptions in muscle excitability and force generation.
