The 'Triad' in skeletal muscle consists of which three structures?
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Correct answer: One T-tubule and two terminal cisternae of the SR.
The triad is located at the A-I junction in skeletal muscle. This anatomical arrangement allows for efficient excitation-contraction coupling between the sarcolemma and the calcium stores.
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