Learning on ScreenWhat Makes Muscle Pull: The Structural Basis of Contraction
- Synopsis
- The relation of muscle structure to muscle function and the relation of the protein assembly to the energy flow. The contractile system is dissected and its component protein molecules identified and reassembled step-by-step to show transition between the hydrolysis of ATP and the performance of mechanical work. Animation techniques, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction techniques and hydrolyzation are used. Made at the Department of Biology, University of Oxford.
- Series
- Physiology Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 12 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1971
- Availability
- OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
- Uses
- 2nd and 3rd year courses on bioenergetics and muscular contraction.*
- Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- muscle contraction; physiology - animal; physiology - human
Credits
- Producer
- Dennis Duerden
- Writer
- R Tregear
- Cast
R Tregear
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Viscom Film & Video Library
- Notes
- Closed down 30 Jun 1993. See Education Distribution Service (formerly Barry Wiles)
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