👉 The term "lithotriptor" refers to a specific type of protein found in muscle cells that plays a crucial role in the contraction and relaxation processes within the skeletal muscles. Specifically, it is involved in the contraction of the diaphragm, the sac-like structure in the chest cavity, which helps to maintain the balance between the internal and external pressures on the body. Lithotriptors are also known as "constrictors" or "contractors," as they contract