Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

relaxation of skeletal muscle

Term ID
GO:0090076
Synonyms
Definition
A process in which the extent of skeletal muscle tissue contraction is reduced. Muscle relaxation involves the removal of calcium from the cytoplasm to the sarcoplasmic reticulum lumen through the action of Ca2+ ATPases.
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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