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motor unit recruitment |
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motor unit recruitment, the bringing into activity of additional motor neurons, which causes additional muscle fibers to contract. As more units are recruited and as the frequency of discharge increases, muscle tension increases. The pattern of motor unit recruitment varies, depending on the inherent properties of specific motor neurons. 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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