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Once the active site is exposed, the myosin head (which has a strong affinity for the active site) binds and the cross bridge cycle begins. Sources of Calcium in smooth muscle cells Unlike skeletal muscle, smooth muscle is dependent on two sources of calcium in order to initiate contraction.
Contraction of Smooth Muscle. Myosin filaments in smooth muscle are also activated by increases in cytosolic calcium but by a different mechanism than in skeletal/cardiac muscle. Seven transmembrane receptors trigger signaling cascades that lead to increases in cytosolic calcium. Contrast the organization of myosin and actin filaments in smooth muscle with skeletal/cardiac muscle. 2  List the events from release of acetylcholine to contraction of sarcomeres in skeletal muscle cells.