The Activation of Muscle Spindles Enhances the Thixotropic Behavior of Rib Cage Respiratory Muscles
Jpn J Physiol Vol.53, No.3 pp.243-246
Abstract: Rib cage inspiratory muscle contractions at a deep inflated position caused a subsequent increase in rib cage cross-sectional area at the end-expiratory phase. The increase in this area was enhanced by the activation of muscle spindles in the inspiratory muscles by a mechanical vibration combined with muscle contractions.
Second Department of Physiology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, 142-8555 Japan. masahiko@med.showa-u.ac.jp
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