Nerve and muscle

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Keynes, Richard D. (Author), Aidley, Richard C. (Author), Huang, Christopher L.-H (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press , 2011
Edition:4th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Structural organization of the nervous system
  • 2. Resting and action potentials
  • 3. The ionic permeability of the nerve membrane
  • 4. Membrane permeability changes during excitation
  • 5. Voltage-gated ion channels
  • 6. Cable theory and saltatory conduction
  • 7. Neuromuscular transmission
  • 8. Synaptic transmission in the nervous system
  • 9. The mechanism of contraction in skeletal muscle
  • 10. The activation of skeletal muscle
  • 11. Contractile function in skeletal muscle
  • 12. Cardiac muscle
  • 13. Smooth muscle