Muscular Contraction Under the Microscope

Synopsis

Shows original research by Nobel Laureaute Professor A F Huxley and his collaborators on the features of muscle contraction particularly relating to the sliding-filament theory. Experiments are on Professor Huxley’s interference microscope.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 33 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1964

Availability

Free loan to members

Notes

Archival interest.

Uses

Undergraduates and postgraduates in physiology.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

muscle contraction; physiology - animal; physiology - human

Credits

Writer

Andrew F Huxley

Contributor

A M Gordon; L D Peachey; R E Taylor; R Niedergerke

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

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Address

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