Regional Phenotypic Differences of the Opener Muscle in Procambarus <i>clarkii</i>: Sarcomere Length, Fiber Diameter, and Force Development
The opener muscle in the walking legs of the crayfish (<i>Procambarus clarkii</i>) has three distinct phenotypic regions although innervated by only one excitatory motor neuron. These regions (distal, central, and proximal) have varied biochemistry and physiology, including synaptic stru...
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/6/118 |