Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
Muscle Fibres
A
Make up voluntary muscles ; divided into type 1, type 2a, type 2x
2
Q
Type 1
A
Slow Twitch muscle Fibres; suited to low intensity work e.g. Marathon running, as they can be used for a long period without fatigue.
3
Q
Type 2A
A
Fast Twitch muscle Fibres used in anaerobic work; can be improved through endurance training to increase their resistance to fatigue.
4
Q
Type 2X
A
Fast Twitch muscle Fibres used in anaerobic work and can generate much greater force than other fibre types, but fatigue quickly
5
Q
Myoglobin
A
A red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles
6
Q
Antagonistic Pair
A
Muscles that work together to create movement
