The ventricular action potential has a long refractory period so that the mechanical response of the ventricle will be discrete; one coordinated mechanical response per electrâ¦ical activation sequence. Otherwise, with additional electrical stimuli, the mechanical responses would summate producing a prolonged contraction.
Microfracture Technique. Overview. Microfracture is a surgical technique that has been developed to treat chondral defects, which are damaged areas of articular cartilage of the knee. It is a common procedure used to treat patients with full thickness damage to the articular cartilage that goes all the way down to the bone.
Tincture(noun) a tinge or shade of color; a tint; as, a tincture of red. Tincture(noun) one of the metals, colors, or furs used in armory. Tincture(noun) the finer and more volatile parts of a substance, separated by a solvent; an extract of a part of the substance of a body communicated to the solvent.