Anatomy

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A network of tubules and sacs in the cytoplasm of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that assist with muscle contraction and relaxation by releasing and storing calcium ions.

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Abstract

A network of tubules and sacs in the cytoplasm of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that assist with muscle contraction and relaxation by releasing and storing calcium ions.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Reticulum, Sarcoplasmic
  • Reticulums, Sarcoplasmic
  • Sarcoplasmic Reticulums

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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72

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Previous Indexing

  • Endoplasmic Reticulum (1966-1971)

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  1. A10w.690w.552w.500w.500.850w
  2. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.875w.248w.310w.800w

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NLM Classification

WE 500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sarcoplasmic Reticulum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012519. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012519
  2. Sarcoplasmic Reticulum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcoplasmic_reticulum
  3. Sarcoplasmic Reticulum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14633936