Abstract des Autors

The neuromuscular junction plays a vital role in the function of skeletal muscle. It is responsible for transducting the excitatory electrical impulse from the nervous system to the muscle fiber, resulting in a muscle fiber action. The neuromuscular junction has also been implicated as a possible site of fatigue leading to muscle failure, and consequently to diminished athletic performance. Research has indicated that the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction adapts to exercise training. However, further research is needed to fully elucidate these adaptive responses and their impact on athletic performance. This brief review discusses the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction, the essential part that it has in the excitation/contraction process of skeletal muscle, and its adaptability to exercise training. Verf.-Referat