chapter 6 Flashcards
skeletal muscle characteristics
voluntary, striated, multinucleated, long cells
a band
thick + thin filaments, run entire length of sarcomere, dark band
i band
thin filaments in sarcomere, light band
m line
where myosin filaments are anchored, center of a band
h zone
ONLY thick filaments. shortens/disappears in contraction
z line
where thin filaments attach and sarcomere ends
thick band
myosin
thin band
actin, troponin, + tropomyosin
sarcolemma
the cell membrane of muscle fiber
transverse tubules (t-tubules)
modifications of the sarcolemma that entend into cell interior wall + surround myofibrils. carry electricity
sarcoplasmic reticulum
specialized ER that forms tubular network around myofibrils
cisternae/cisterns
chambers of sarcoplasmic reticulum that store calcium
sarcomere
functional unit of muscle contraction
myomesin
makes up m line which anchors myosin filaments
alpha-actinin
makes up z line which anchors myosin + actin filaments
what do myosin filaments bind?
ATP + actin in cross bridge formation
what is the mechanism of sarcomere contraction called?
rachet mechanism
troponin
3 globular protein that binds to Ca2+ to regulate cross bridge formation
troponin T
attaches troponin to tropomyosin
troponin I
inhibits the interaction of actin binding to myosin
troponin C
binds Ca2+ to permit the interactions of actin and myosin
what happens if there is no calcium for the sarcomere to use?
no contraction occurs
step 1 of skeletal muscle contraction mechanism
sarcolemma stimulated which generates an action potential
step 2 of skeletal muscle contraction mechanism
AP travels to myofibrils via t-tubules
step 3 of skeletal muscle contraction mechanism
AP triggers release of calcium ions from SR
step 4 of skeletal muscle contraction mechanism
calcium binds to troponin causing tropomyosin to move, uncovering the binding sites on actin for myosin
step 5 of skeletal muscle contraction mechanism
myosin binds to actin causing actin to slide past myosin, toward the m-line. results in contraction of sarcomeres
cross bridge cycle step 1
rigor state - no ATP bound
cross bridge cycle step 2
ATP bound - myosin lets go of actin
cross bridge cycle step 3
ATP hydrolysis - myosin head ratchets forward
cross bridge cycle step 4
release of Pi causes power stroke
cross bridge cycle step 5
release of ADP returns the myosin to rigor state
dystrophin
connects actin filaments to the sarcolemma of the cell. transmits tension
anaerobic energy sources for skeletal muscle contraction
breakdown of creatine phosphate + glycogenolysis of glycogen
aerobic energy sources for skeletal muscle contraction
oxidative metabolism of lipids, carbs, + proteins
what is used first in energy sources for skeletal muscle contraction?
creatine phosphate + glycogen are used immediately (anaerobic)
what is used second in energy sources for skeletal muscle contraction?
aerobic breakdown of fatty acids, carbs, + proteins (aerobic)
what is used third in energy sources for skeletal muscle contraction?
glycogenolysis of glycogen (anaerobic)
isometric muscles
do not change length but tension changes
isotonic muscles
tension doesn’t change but length changes
what is another name for muscle shortening?
concentric
what is another name for muscle lengthening?
eccentric
type 1 skeletal muscle characteristics
small, slow, red in color, oxidative phosphorylation mechanism, NOT easily fatigued
type 2 skeletal muscle characteristics
large, fast, white in color, glycolysis mechanism, easily fatigued
phosphocreatine-creatine system
used for power surges that last a few seconds
examples of phosphocreatine-creatine system
100m dash, jumping, weightlifting, diving, baseball triple run
how long does the phosphocreatine-creatine system last for?
5-8 seconds
glycogen-lactic acid system
used for activities that take 1.3-1.6 minutes
examples of glycogen-lactic acid system
400m dashes, 100m swim, tennis, soccer
aerobic metabolism system
required for prolonged athletic activity
examples of glycogen-lactic acid system
jogging, cross country skiing, marathons
how long does the glycogen-lactic acid system last for?
as long as it is needed, unlimited
what is another name for the glycogen-lactic acid system?
glycolysis
what exercise examples have an overlap between aerobic system + glycogen-lactic acid system?
800m dashes + boxing
when does alactacid oxygen debt recovery occur?
first 5 mins post exercise
when does lactid acid oxygen debt recovery occur?
up to 40 mins
how long does a high carb diet glycogen stores last for?
4-5 hours
how long does a high fat diet glycogen stores last for?
1.5-2 hours
when are isometric muscles used?
when the load is greater than the force of contraction
when are isotonic muscles used?
when the force of the muscle contraction is greater than the load
where do we find strains?
muscles
where do we find sprains?
ligaments
1st degree strain
mild. damage to a few muscle fibers
2nd degree strain
moderate. partial tearing of the muscle (25-50%)
3rd degree strain
severe. complete rupture/tearing of the muscle
Thermogenesis
Heat production. Predominantly skeletal muscle contraction contributes to production of body heat
Contractile
Able to transform chemical energy (ATP) into mechanical energy. Capable of exerting force. Ability to shorten forcibly when adequately stimulated. Unique to muscle tissue
Extensible
The ability to relax to lengthen or stretch beyond normal resting length
elastic
ability to recoil to return to original length after being stretched. helps maintain shape
irritable/excitable
responsive. able to receive and respond to a stimulus
titin
the protein framework that holds the myosin and actin filaments in place so they can create cross bridges and contract