The Crossbridge cycle is a series of molecular events that occur after excitation of a sarcolemma what is a Crossbridge?

A crossbridge refers to the temporary connection formed between the myosin heads of thick filaments and the actin filaments of thin filaments during muscle contraction. This interaction occurs as part of the crossbridge cycle, where myosin heads bind to actin, pull it inward (power stroke), and then release to bind again, facilitating muscle shortening. This process is driven by ATP hydrolysis and is crucial for the contraction of muscle fibers.