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Muscle Tonus

Known as: Muscle tone, Muscle Tension, Muscle Tightness 
The state of activity or tension of a muscle beyond that related to its physical properties, that is, its active resistance to stretch. In skeletal… 
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Regulation of cGMP-specific Phosphodiesterase (PDE5) Phosphorylation in Smooth Muscle Cells*
Nitric oxide and endogenous nitrovasodilators regulate smooth muscle tone by elevation of cGMP and activation of cyclic GMP… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Ankle muscle activity before and after botulinum toxin therapy for lower limb extensor spasticity in chronic hemiparetic patients.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Recent studies have been made of the novel treatment of lower limb spasticity after stroke with botulinum… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Repetitive industrial work and neck and upper limb disorders in females.
A cross-sectional study was performed in which physical examinations of the neck and upper limbs were conducted on 82 currently… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Changes in muscle stiffness produced by motor units of different types in peroneus longus muscle of cat.
1. The effects of maximal tetanic contractions of varying numbers of motor units of the same type [slow (S), fast fatigue… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Endothelium-dependent modulation of cGMP levels and intrinsic smooth muscle tone in isolated bovine intrapulmonary artery and vein.
The role of the endothelium in modulating cyclic nucleotide levels and intrinsic smooth muscle tone was studied in isolated rings… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Co-existence of peptide HI (PHI) and VIP in nerves regulating blood flow and bronchial smooth muscle tone in various mammals including man
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Time-resolved X-ray diffraction studies of the myosin layer-line reflections during muscle contraction.
Highly Cited
1968
Highly Cited
1968
Neurological evaluation of the maturity of newborn infants.
Cerebral maturation during the last three months of fetal life brings about constant modification of muscle tone and of certain… 
Review
1965
Review
1965
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF MAMMALIAN TENDON
1. Tendons are a specialized form of connective tissue uniting muscle and bone and as such have functions essential to normal… 
Highly Cited
1965
Highly Cited
1965
MECHANISM OF BRONCHOCONSTRICTION DURING INHALATION OF SULFUR DIOXIDE.
Inhalation of SO2 (4–6 ppm) for 10 min decreased airway conductance (increased airway resistance) in seven healthy subjects… 
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