Muscle

By David S. Smith and Michael Locke

Muscle aims to consider aspects of the structure and function of selected muscle cells, primarily from vertebrates and arthropods, with the use of diagrams, light micrographs, and electron micrographs. The book begins by briefly tracing the historical development of studies on muscles. Pioneering studies established that while many cells show the property of contractility to a limited degree, muscle cells, whether striated or unstriated, are most obviously adapted to their function by hypertrophy of the fibrillar material rather than by acquisition of a unique set of cytoplasmic components. Separate chapters cover topics such as the striated muscle; the arrangement of myofibrils in striated muscle; the sarcomere and the molecular events of contraction; cytochemical demonstration of myofibrillar ATPase; and variation in the actin. Subsequent chapters deal with the functions of the mitochondria, nucleus, neuromuscular junction, plasma membrane, transverse tubular system, and sarcoplasmic reticulum. Also discussed are the cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and muscle insertions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Release date: Oct 22, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483264363

David S. Smith

David S. Smith. The Bronze Butterfly is Davids first novel. It explores a series of events that turn the world on its head and perhaps reverse history in a way that some may feel is uncomfortable. The story is observed throughout the world under the close scrutiny of the television camera. The final outcome is for you to decide but the journey is fun. This is Davids third book and follows his collection of 60 short stories, The Stonnall Brigade and his first book Lily that is an account of his mothers life growing up in Birmingham from the First World War to the end of the second. His varied career has included marketing regional newspapers, running a theatre ticketing agency, a computer company and fashion magazines. He went on to launch his own advertising and marketing business before entering into the world of politics becoming Leader of Lichfield District Council and later Council Chairman. He was responsible for the construction and development of the Lichfield Garrick Theatre and made a significant contribution to the economic development of the district. David received an honorary doctorate from the University of Staffordshire in 2006. He also played a major role both regionally and nationally when he was Chairman of the West Midlands Regional Assembly. As a member of Staffordshire County Council his major interests are in Regional Development and the environment. David is married with a son and a daughter and has five grandchildren.

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