Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A network of tubules and sacs in the cytoplasm of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that assist with muscle contraction and relaxation by releasing and storing calcium ions.

Year introduced: 1972

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Tree Number(s): A10.690.552.500.500.850, A11.284.430.214.190.875.248.310.800

MeSH Unique ID: D012519

Entry Terms:

• Reticulum, Sarcoplasmic
• Reticulums, Sarcoplasmic
• Sarcoplasmic Reticulums

Previous Indexing:

• Endoplasmic Reticulum (1966-1971)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Tissues
Muscles
Muscle, Striated
Muscle, Skeletal
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasmic Structures
Organelles
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum, Smooth
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum