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Sarcomere Contraction
Description
This template compares a sarcomere in its relaxed and contracted states, labeling the thick myosin filaments, thin actin filaments, M line, and titin protein. It shows the I band and A band shortening as the thin filaments slide further into the A band during contraction, with arrows indicating filament movement.
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