The effect of temperature on the contraction characteristics of jaw muscles in the cat

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Türker K. S., Mackenna B.

Archives of Oral Biology, vol.29, no.6, pp.477-478, 1984 (Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 29 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 1984
• Doi Number: 10.1016/0003-9969(84)90030-x
• Journal Name: Archives of Oral Biology
• Journal Indexes: Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.477-478
• Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The effect of muscle temperature on the speed of contraction and on the strength of contraction of the cat jaw muscles was studied. Muscles contracted faster when their temperatures were increased. The tetanic and twitch tension decreased significantly as the animal was heated from 30 to 40 °C. © 1984.