Myoneural Junction (Noun)
Meaning
The junction between a nerve fiber and the muscle it supplies.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The myoneural junction is the site where the nerve fiber releases neurotransmitters that stimulate muscle contraction.
- Damage to the myoneural junction can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis.
- The myoneural junction is a critical component of the neuromuscular system, enabling communication between nerves and muscles.
- The myoneural junction is responsible for transmitting the electrical signal from the nerve fiber to the muscle fiber, resulting in muscle contraction.
- Diseases such as myasthenia gravis can disrupt the normal functioning of the myoneural junction, leading to muscle fatigue and weakness.