Anatomy of a Muscle Cell

This Khan Academy video describes the structure of muscle cells. The tutorial details the muscle cell from the macro skeletal muscle to the individual cell of the muscle, called the myofiber. The functions of actin and myosin and how they cause muscles to contract are also explained.

Resource ID#: 122507 Type: Tutorial

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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/embed_video?v=uY2ZOsCnXIA

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Students

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection

Keywords: skeletal muscles, connective tissue, myofibril, myofiber, actin, myosin

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial

Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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