what is necessary for muscle contraction
In order for muscle fibers to contract, a lot of ATP must be used (see Sarcomere Contraction Figure). Some of the energy released from ATP is used to power the contraction. Interestingly, ATP is also necessary for a contracted muscle cell to ârelaxâ as well.alcium isnât just important for bone, it is also the key factor that initiates muscle contraction. When skeletal muscle fibers become excited, calcium channels open and calcium floods in and around the myofibrils and bathes the sarcomeres.