Mod 9

Question 1

what happens to force if you add more sarcomeres in series without changing muscle length

Answer 1

adding sarcomeres in series to fit in same area makes each sarcomere shorter and therefore spends more of ROM in optimal overlap.

***potentially, need to ask

Question 2

What factors must be considered when guessing what range of motion person can generate the most angular force (3)

Answer 2

• must consider moment arm of the muscle about the joint
• velocity of muscle (because that will change the force output possible
• must consider the range for optimal overlap of the muscle

***can’t just go around saying you are most strong when joints are perpendicular anymore bro