A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle
contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward
among the myosin filaments
Note publique d''information :
The quality of affecting MUSCLE contractility, positively or negatively
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
do not use for HEART or MYOCARDIUM ( = MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTION) or UTERUS ( = UTERINE
CONTRACTION)