Neuromuscular Junction

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Also known as:  Myoneural Junction;  NMJ

 

Description

A Neuromuscular Junction is the synaptic connection of an Axon of a Motor Nerve with a Muscle Fiber.  It is the point at which Motor Nerves meet their target Muscle Fibers.

 

Biological Function of Neuromuscular Junctions

Musculoskeletal System/Nervous System

 Neuromuscular Junctions conduct the release of Acetylcholine from the Axons of Motor Nerves to their target Muscle Fibers and therefore facilitate the stimulation of Muscles.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Neuromuscular Junctions

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may retard age-related and crushing injury-related damage to Neuromuscular Junctions.  [1]

 

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