neuromuscular junction of skeletal muscle fiber
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A neuromuscular junction in which the target muscle cell is a skeletal muscle fiber. [ GOC:dos ]
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In vertebrates, the term 'neuromuscular junction' is limited to synapses targeting skeletal muscle fibers - all of which are cholinergic and excitatory. Both inhibitory and excitatory neuromuscular junctions exist in invertebrates, utilizing a range of neurotransmitters including glutamate, GABA and 5-HT.
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Equivalent to:
- excitatory synapse and overlaps some motor neuron and overlaps some skeletal muscle fiber