Key Takeaways

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The cytoskeleton consists of thin microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. • Microfilaments and microtubules are involved in cell movement, while intermediate tubules are involved mainly in cell structure. • Actin is a microfilament that is involves with myosin in the contraction of muscle cells. • Actin and myosin interact in non-muscle cells as well. • 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.