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Anatomy Muscle Physiology Unit Verified A+ What is the functional unit of a muscle contraction? ️️sarcomere (sections of a muscle cell); made up of alternating bands of actin and myosin protein filaments Difference between a tendon and a ligament ️️tendon: connects bone to muscle ligament: connects bone to bone Define rigor mortis Cause? ️️temporary death stiffness contraction that has not released due to lack of ATP What causes Muscle Fatigue? (SAOLSA) ️️--lack o...