neuromuscular junction

Noun

Meaning

the junction between a nerve fiber and the muscle it supplies

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

myoneural junction fascia action potential actin cardiac muscle synapse electromyography eccentric contraction synaptic cleft organ of the muscular system antagonist muscle cardiac muscles muscular systems concentric contraction agonist muscle
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Hypernyms

synapse

Examples

Neuromuscular junction Muscles contract when they receive signals from motor neurons. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

neuromuscular blocker neuromuscular blocking agent neuromuscular disorder neuromuscular medicine neuromuscular nerve neuromuscular pain