myofascial system

Question 1

what is the epimysium?

Answer 1

the fascia tissue that surrounds the muscle connecting to the tendons

Question 2

what is the order of the sliding filament theory

Answer 2

cocking phase, binding phase, power stroke, re-setting.

Question 3

what is the ‘all or none’ law?

Answer 3

motor units maximally contracting or not at all

Question 4

explain the size principle

Answer 4

the more force we need to generate, the more motor units we need to recruit.

Question 5

slow twitch muscle fibres?

Answer 5

rich blood supply, high supply of oxygen, low force production (high rep or endurance) and slow to fatigue

Question 6

fast twitch?

Answer 6

quick to fatigue, poor blood supply, low rep stuff, recruited in strength training, high force production.

Question 7

what causes DOMS?

Answer 7

delayed onset muscle soreness is usually caused by performing unfamilliar exercises and a significant enphasis on progression