Phenomena and Processes

Force Potentiation

A phenomenon where a muscle's force output is temporarily enhanced due to its previous contraction history.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A phenomenon where a muscle's force output is temporarily enhanced due to its previous contraction history.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Post-Activation Potentiation
  • Post-Tetanic Potentiation
  • Postactivation Potentiation
  • Staircase Potentiation

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2026

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Previous Indexing

  • Isometric Contraction (2000-2025)

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Tree Number

  1. G11.427.494w.810

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Force Potentiation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099165. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099165
  2. Force Potentiation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137660936