tonic skeletal muscle contraction

Term ID

GO:0014720

Synonyms

Definition

A process in which force is generated within tonic skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity, which generates force through ATP hydrolysis. The tonic skeletal muscle is characterized by long lasting contractile responses and high resistance to fatigue.

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: voluntary skeletal muscle contraction

voluntary skeletal muscle contraction Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of tonic skeletal muscle contraction

negative regulation of tonic skeletal muscle contraction Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of tonic skeletal muscle contraction

positive regulation of tonic skeletal muscle contraction Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of tonic skeletal muscle contraction

regulation of tonic skeletal muscle contraction Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes