Term Name:	tonic skeletal muscle contraction
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Definition:	A process in which force is generated within tonic skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity, which generates force through ATP hydrolysis. The tonic skeletal muscle is characterized by long lasting contractile responses and high resistance to fatigue.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0014720]    QuickGO    AmiGO