Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
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ISBN: 9781269752862
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Muscle Action
A change in the body or a bodily organ as a result of its functioning is referred to as an action. Muscle action can be defined as the specific movement of a bodily part generated by the contraction of a muscle. The muscle proteins actin and myosin are t…
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