A band

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Introduction

The dark central band of the sarcomere, bordered on either side by I bands. The A band contains both thin filaments (actin) & thick filaments (myosin) at its edges & thick filaments (alone) centrally (H zone).

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References

  1. Biochemistry, L. Stryer, WH Freeman & Co, New York, 1988 pg 922