Myosin Filaments and Crossbridge Function

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Myosin Filaments

Protein strands that form muscle fibers.

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Crossbridges

Extensions that connect myosin to actin filaments.

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Double Hinged

Allows movement at both base and head.

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Actin Filament

Thin filament that interacts with myosin.

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Ratchet Theory

Mechanism where crossbridges pull actin to shorten muscle.