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[Singleton]

Quote[/b] ]contractile elements containing actin filaments that create an opposing force and an elastic network that resists subsequent application of the external stress. As the stress is transmitted to the newly formed three-dimensional cytoskeleton

That's not clear to me.

contractile elements -n. pl. muscle fibers?
actin filaments - n. pl. muscle contractile protein, right?
Force transmitted to the newly-formed cytoskeleton - ?

Cytoskeleton is protein filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm.

Related movie:
http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/movies/actin_myosin.html

 

[Bryan Haycock]

The cell becomes more resistant to disruption by creating a more robust cytoskeleton (with actin filements etc.) that enable the cell to resist strain and distortion of the membrane.