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Extrafusal muscle fiber

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Extrafusal muscle fibers are a class of muscle fiber innervated by alpha motor neurons. Contraction of these fibers generates mechanical work and allows for movement. Extrafusal muscle fibers and associated alpha motor neurons are called a motor unit. The connection between alpha motor neuron and extrafusal muscle fiber is a neuromuscular junction.

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