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Myofibrils to Movement: Understanding Skeletal Muscle Mechanics

Myofibrils to Movement: Understanding Skeletal Muscle Mechanics

Paperback

Health General

ISBN10: 3384284089
ISBN13: 9783384284082
Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
Published: Jul 8 2024
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Myofibrils to Movement: Understanding Skeletal Muscle Mechanics takes you on a journey from the microscopic building blocks of muscles to the visible movements they produce. The title highlights this shift in focus, starting with the myofibril, the smallest contractile unit within a muscle fiber. The book dives into the intricate workings of these myofibrils, explaining how proteins like actin and myosin interact to generate force. It then builds upon this foundation, exploring how these forces translate to the coordinated contractions of entire muscle fibers, ultimately resulting in the movements we see. By understanding this process, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and efficiency of skeletal muscles. This book is suited for kinesiology students, athletes, personal trainers, and anyone curious about how our bodies move.

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