During the latent period of muscle contraction,the impulse is transmitted from the sarcolemma to the sarcomere.

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During the latent period, the muscle fiber depolarizes, and the impulse is transmitted along the sarcolemma and T-tubules to reach the sarcoplasmic reticulum, which releases calcium ions to initiate muscle contraction. The sarcomere shortening occurs during the contraction phase.

During the Latent Period of Muscle Contraction,the Impulse Is Transmitted