Neuromuscular Junction

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Neuromuscular Junction

Anatomy

  • Synapse between presynaptic motor neuron and postsynaptic muscle by the NMJ
  • Motor Unit
    • The muscle fibers innervated by one motor axon
    • Precise muscles have a 1 : 5 motor unit ratio
      • Fingers
      • Eyes
    • Larger muscles have a 1 : 2000 motor unit ratio
      • Back
      • Legs

Muscle Contraction

  • Neuromuscular Action Potential
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