Saltatory conduction

Saltatory conduction – the action potential jumps from node to node along a myelinated axon

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Saltatory conduction: the action potential jumps from node to node along a myelinated axon

This illustration explains saltatory conduction: the action potential jumps from node to node along a myelinated axon. Add it to neuroscience diagrams, protocol figures, slides or lessons that involve action potential propagation. Part of the Sciicons Neuroscience pack (Pro), delivered as an editable SVG with named layers.

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