The 'M-line' is a thin fibrous membrane that holds together:
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Correct answer: Myosin filaments in the middle of the A-band
The thick filaments in the A-band are held together in the middle of this band by a thin fibrous membrane called the M-line. This helps maintain the structural integrity of the sarcomere.
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