pp 43-46 Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of fibers are used for short bursts of maximum strength?
A
fast-twitch fibers (white fibers)
2
Q
refers to the muscle
A
my-, myo-
3
Q
brachia
A
refers to the arm
4
Q
peri-
A
“surrounding or enclosing”
5
Q
refers to the bones
A
osteo-
6
Q
Which type of muscle fibers are used for low-intensity endurance activities?
A
slow-twitch fibers (red fibers)
7
Q
osteo-
A
refers to the bones
8
Q
refers to the arm
A
brachia
9
Q
the slight tension in a relaxed muscle in which a small percentage of muscle fibers are contracted
A
muscle tone
10
Q
“surrounding or enclosing”
A
peri-
11
Q
my-, myo-
A
refers to the muscle
