SOC 14 Flashcards
What is the antagonist?
The muscle that contracts
What is the antagonist?
the muscle that relaxes
What do muscle fibres provide to the body?
they make up voluntary muscle divided into type I, type IIa and type IIx
What are slow switch (type 1) muscle fibres?
Slow switch muscle fibres; suited to low intensity work, e.g marathon running, as they can be used for a long period without fatiguing
What are type IIa muscles fibres?
fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work; can be improved through endurance training to increase their resistance to fatigue.
What are type IIx
fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work; can be improved through endurance training to increase their resistance to fatigue.
What is Myoglobin?
a red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles.
