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Thin Myofilament Molecules
Actin - Resembles 2 strands of pearls twisted together. Has active site for Myosin
Tropomysin - filaments located along groove between twisted strands of actin myofilament. Covers active/attachment site for myosin
Troponin - molecules attached at specific intervals along actin myofilament. Binds to Ca2+
Tropomysin - filaments located along groove between twisted strands of actin myofilament. Covers active/attachment site for myosin
Troponin - molecules attached at specific intervals along actin myofilament. Binds to Ca2+