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Glossary Term
Neuromuscular Junction
The neuromuscular junction is the functional connection between the synapse of a motor nerve and the motor end plate of a muscle cell. For example, for an action potential to successfully initiate contraction, the action potential must result in the release of neurotransmitters across the neuromuscular junction. Saladin, K. (2012). Anatomy & Physiology: The unity of form and function. (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Neuromuscular Junction: The functional connection between the synapse of a motor nerve and the motor end plate of a muscle cell.
- Example - For an action potential to successfully initiate contraction, the action potential must result in the release of neurotransmitters across the neuromuscular junction.
- Saladin, K. (2012). Anatomy & Physiology: The unity of form and function. (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Synonyms
- Motor endplate
- Neuromuscular synapse
- Neuromuscular contact