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Myofibrils
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Any of the elongated contractile threads found in striated muscle cells.
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Actin
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A protein that forms (together with myosin) the contractile filaments of muscle cells, and is also involved in motion in other types of cells.
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Myosin
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A fibrous protein that forms (together with actin) the contractile filaments of muscle cells and is also involved in motion in other types of cells.
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Creatine Phosphate
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phosphocreatine: an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction.
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Slow Twitch Fibres
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a fibre within the muscle that contracts slowly and allows the muscles to perform for a long time. Marathon runners have lots of these.
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Fast Twitch Fibres
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a fibre within the muscle that contracts fast and giving the muscle burst ability.
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