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The cytoskeleton consists of thin microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.
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Microfilaments and microtubules are involved in cell movement, while intermediate tubules are involved mainly in cell structure.
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Actin is a microfilament that is involves with myosin in the contraction of muscle cells.
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Actin and myosin interact in non-muscle cells as well.
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Microtubules form cilia and flagella with the help of centrioles, dynein, and nexin proteins that allow the cilia and flagella to go in the proper direction.
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