What is each section of a myofibril called?

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2026-04-18 04:50

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Each section of a myofibril is called a sarcomere. Sarcomeres are the fundamental contractile units of muscle fibers, composed of overlapping thick (myosin) and thin (actin) filaments. They are demarcated by Z lines, which anchor the thin filaments, and are responsible for muscle contraction through the sliding filament mechanism.

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