The sliding filament theory explains the mechanism of muscle contraction based on muscle proteins that slide past each other to generate movement.[1] It was independently introduced in 1954 by two research teams, one consisting of Andrew F. Huxley and Rolf Niedergerke from the University of Cambridge, and the other consisting of Hugh Huxley and Jean ...
nevertheless. In spite of a preceding event or consideration: all the same, however, nonetheless, still, yet. Informal: still and all. Idiom: be that as it may.
Contribute to our Open Dictionary. 1  1. competing for a prize or job, especially when you seem likely to succeed We are still in contention for the first division title. Synonyms and related words. 2  2. causing disagreement between people or groups The matter of who will do what is no longer in contention. Synonyms and related words.