Muscle Physiology Vocabulary

noun a protein that forms microfilaments and plays a role in various cellular processes

• Actin is a protein that plays a key role in the contraction of muscle cells.
• I heard that actin is important for muscle movement.
• Yo, actin is like the muscle superhero or something.
• In the dance of cellular processes, actin takes the lead role.

adjective Actiniferous is an adjective that describes something that has or bears rays or spines.

• The actiniferous cells in the plant are responsible for photosynthesis.
• I heard that the actiniferous part of the plant is where all the action happens.
• Check out those actiniferous cells, they're lit!
• Her mind was like an actiniferous garden, full of vibrant ideas and creativity.