Clase 7 Fisiología - Contracción del músculo esquelético (IG:@doctor.paiva)

Introduction to Muscle Contraction

In this section, Eduardo Bailón introduces the topic of muscle contraction and provides an overview of the different types of muscles in our body.

Types of Muscles

• There are three types of muscles in our body: skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles.

• Skeletal muscles are attached to the skeleton through tendons and are responsible for voluntary movements.

• Smooth muscles are found in organs like the stomach and esophagus, and they control involuntary movements.

• Cardiac muscles are only found in the heart and are also striated but function involuntarily.

Functions of Skeletal Muscles

• Skeletal muscles play several important roles:

• Maintenance of body shape and posture.

• Protection of delicate tissues.

• For example, the rectus abdominis muscle protects the stomach and intestines.

• Facilitation of movement with the help of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

• Generation of heat.

Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle

This section focuses on the anatomy of skeletal muscle, including its attachment to bones through tendons and its layered structure.

Layers of Connective Tissue

• Skeletal muscles are attached to bones via tendons. They have layers of connective tissue covering them:

• Epimysium: The outermost layer that surrounds a group of muscle fibers or fascicles.

• Perimysium: A white, shiny membrane that wraps around individual bundles or fascicles within a muscle.

• Endomysium: A thin layer that surrounds each individual muscle fiber or cell.

Structure Within Muscle Fibers

• Each muscle fiber contains myofibrils responsible for muscle contraction.

• Myofibrils are made up of sarcomeres, which are the functional units of muscle contraction.

• The sarcolemma refers to the cell membrane of a muscle fiber, and the sarcoplasm is the cytoplasm within the muscle fiber.

• Miofibrillas are responsible for muscle contraction and contain structures like tubules, sarcoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria.

Histology of Skeletal Muscle

This section explores the histology of skeletal muscle, focusing on the structure and components of muscle fibers.

Muscle Fiber Structure

• A muscle fiber is a single cell that contains a nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), and mitochondria.

• The sarcolemma refers to the cell membrane of a muscle fiber, while the sarcoplasm is its cytoplasm.

• Myofibrils within a muscle fiber are responsible for contraction and consist of sarcomeres.

• Sarcomeres contain myofilaments (actin and myosin) that slide past each other during contraction.

Special Terminology

• In skeletal muscles, the cell membrane is called sarcolemma, and the cytoplasm is referred to as sarcoplasm.

• The modified endoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscles is known as sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR).

• Mitochondria within muscle fibers generate energy for muscular activity.

These notes provide an overview of the topics covered in Eduardo Bailón's lecture on muscle contraction. They include information about different types of muscles, functions of skeletal muscles, anatomy of skeletal muscles including connective tissue layers and structure within muscle fibers. Additionally, they cover histology aspects such as muscle fiber structure and special terminology related to skeletal muscles.

Membrane Connection

This section discusses the connection between the membrane and the proteins involved in muscle contraction.

Membrane Connection Process

• The head of myosin, which consists of light chains, connects to the actin filament.

• The active site on actin is initially blocked by tropomyosin.

• Myosin is composed of heavy chains (tail) and light chains (head).

• The contraction process starts with the activation of channels that generate an action potential.

• Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, opens chemical-dependent channels, leading to depolarization and the generation of an action potential.

• The action potential travels through the tubule system and reaches the muscle fiber.

• Calcium ions are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum due to the action potential.

• Calcium binds to troponin C, causing a conformational change that uncovers the active site on actin.

• Myosin heads bind to the exposed active sites on actin using ATP hydrolysis for energy.

Muscle Contraction Mechanism

This section explains how muscle contraction occurs at a molecular level.

Muscle Contraction Steps

• A motor synapse or neuromuscular junction connects a motor neuron with a muscle fiber.

• Acetylcholine released at this junction triggers an action potential that travels through the membrane into the muscle fiber via tubules called T-tubules.

• The action potential causes depolarization in the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR), which stores calcium ions (Ca2+).

• Calcium ions are released from SR into the cytoplasm due to depolarization.

• Troponin C binds with calcium ions, leading to a conformational change in troponin complex and exposing active sites on actin filaments.

• Myosin heads bind to the active sites on actin, forming cross-bridges.

• ATP hydrolysis by myosin provides energy for muscle contraction.

• The myosin heads undergo a power stroke, pulling the actin filaments towards the center of the sarcomere.

• ATP binds to myosin, causing detachment from actin and resetting the cross-bridge cycle.

Sarcomere Shortening

This section explains how sarcomeres shorten during muscle contraction.

Sarcomere Shortening Process

• During muscle contraction, sarcomeres within muscle fibers shorten.

• The interaction between actin and myosin causes the sliding of filaments, resulting in sarcomere shortening.

• As a result of this shortening, muscles contract and generate force.

Calcium Pumping

This section discusses the role of calcium pumping in muscle contraction.

Calcium Pumping Process

• After muscle contraction, calcium ions are pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) using calcium pumps.

• Calmodulin is a protein located inside SR that can bind up to 40 times more calcium than other proteins.

• The process of pumping calcium back into SR is essential for relaxation and preparing for subsequent contractions.

[t=0:25:37] Zipper Theory

This section introduces the zipper theory, which explains the relationship between actin and myosin filaments during muscle contraction.

Zipper Theory Explanation

• The zipper theory describes how actin and myosin filaments interact during muscle contraction.

• The cyclic process starts with the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum after an action potential.

• Calcium binds to troponin-tropomyosin complex, leading to the exposure of active sites on actin.

• Myosin heads bind to the exposed active sites on actin, forming cross-bridges.

• ATP hydrolysis provides energy for muscle contraction.

• The myosin heads undergo a power stroke, pulling the actin filaments towards the center of the sarcomere.

• ATP binding causes detachment of myosin from actin, resetting the cross-bridge cycle.

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New Section

This section discusses different types of muscle contractions and the characteristics of muscle fibers.

Types of Muscle Contractions

• Isometric contractions: The length of the muscle does not change during contraction, but tension is produced. These contractions do not involve any movement.

• Isotonic contractions: The muscle shortens during contraction, resulting in movement. Tension is also produced.

• Combination of both types: Most contractions in our body are a combination of isotonic and isometric contractions.

Types of Muscle Fibers

• Slow-twitch (Type 1) fibers: Also known as oxidative or Type 1 fibers, these fibers are dark red in color due to high myoglobin content. They have many mitochondria and provide resistance to fatigue. They are predominant in aerobic sports that require endurance.

• Fast-twitch (Type 2X) fibers: Also known as glycolytic or Type 2X fibers, these fibers are white in color due to low hemoglobin content. They rely on glycolysis for energy production and have a fast contraction speed. They provide greater strength but less endurance. They are predominant in anaerobic sports like weightlifting.

New Section

This section explains the differences between slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers.

Characteristics of Slow-Twitch Fibers

• Dark red color due to high myoglobin content

• Many mitochondria

• Slow contraction speed

• Provide resistance to fatigue

• Predominant in aerobic sports requiring endurance

Characteristics of Fast-Twitch Fibers

• White color due to low hemoglobin content

• Fewer mitochondria

• Fast contraction speed

• Greater strength but less endurance

• Predominant in anaerobic sports like weightlifting

New Section

This section discusses motor unit recruitment and the concept of summation in muscle contractions.

Motor Unit Recruitment

• Motor units consist of a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates.

• Small muscles that require fine control have more motor units per muscle fiber.

• Large muscles that do not require fine control have fewer motor units per muscle fiber.

Summation

• Summation refers to the addition of individual twitches to increase the intensity of muscle contraction.

• It can occur by increasing the number of simultaneously contracting motor units (spatial summation) or by increasing the frequency of contraction (temporal summation).

• Spatial summation involves recruiting more motor units, resulting in a stronger contraction.

• Temporal summation involves increasing the frequency of stimulation, leading to a more sustained and intense contraction.

New Section

This section explains the concept of summation in muscle contractions and its effects on contraction intensity.

Summation in Muscle Contractions

• Summation can be achieved by increasing the number of simultaneously contracting motor units (spatial summation) or by increasing the frequency of contraction (temporal summation).

• Spatial summation involves recruiting more motor units, resulting in a stronger contraction.

• Temporal summation involves increasing the frequency of stimulation, leading to a more sustained and intense contraction.

Effects on Contraction Intensity

• Increasing spatial summation leads to a stronger muscle contraction.

• Increasing temporal summation results in a more sustained and intense muscle contraction.

Repetitions with Very Light Weight

This section discusses the concept of performing repetitions with very light weight.

Repetitions with Very Light Weight

• Performing repetitions with very light weight can be beneficial.

• It helps in focusing on proper form and technique.

• It allows for a higher number of repetitions without straining the muscles.

• This technique is often used for warm-up exercises or to target specific muscle groups.

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