Myogenic tone explained

Myogenic tone is a state of muscle tone in living creatures that originates from the muscle itself rather than from the autonomic nervous system or from hormone processes. It may be contrasted with neurogenic tone, which is created by actions of the autonomic nervous system.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Johansson. B. Myogenic tone and reactivity: definitions based on muscle physiology.. Journal of Hypertension Supplement. September 1989. 7. 4. S5-8; discussion S9. 2681596.