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neuromuscular junction

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A neuromuscular junction (or myoneural junction) is a chemical synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber. It allows the motor neuron to transmit a signal to the muscle fiber, causing muscle contraction. Muscles require innervation to function—and even just to maintain muscle tone, avoiding atrophy. In the neuromuscular system, nerves from the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system are linked and work together with muscles...
Related Codes (4)
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M41.41Neuromuscular scoliosis, occipito-atlanto-axial region
M41.44Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracic region
M41.46Neuromuscular scoliosis, lumbar region
M41.47Neuromuscular scoliosis, lumbosacral region

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