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end plate (end plāt) a flat termination. motor end plate the discoid expansion of a terminal branch of the axon of a motor nerve fiber where it joins a skeletal muscle fiber, forming the neuromuscular junction.
end plate Etymology: AS, ende + ME, plat the motor end plate in the nervous system, located at the terminal membrane of an axon and the postjunctional membrane of the adjoining muscle tissue. Also called myoneural junction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell consists of injection molded bipolar plates of Ticona's Vectra liquid-crystal polymer and end plates of its Fortron PPS. The lintels, fabricated from a heavier gauge of steel than standard steel ones, were designed without end bearings; they are held in place with specially designed end plates, pre-drilled for bolting directly into the concrete columns. Guth Lighting provides fixtures compatible with HEPA filtration filters, lapped and silicone-sealed seams and end plates to preserve the integrity of airflow. |
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