Soc 14- Muscle Fibres Flashcards
1
Q
Fulcrum
A
The point around which the lever rotates
2
Q
Articulation
A
The state of having a joint; being a joint
3
Q
Articulate
A
Act as a joint
4
Q
Muscle fibres
A
Make up volountary muscle. Divided inti type 1, type 11a and type 11x
5
Q
Type 1
A
Slow twitch muscle fibres suited to low intensity work eg marathon running as they cab be used for a long period without fatiguing.
6
Q
Type lla
A
Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work; can be improved through endurance training to increase their resistance to fatigue.
7
Q
Type llx
A
Fast twitch muscle used in anaerobic work and can generate much greater force than other fibre types but can fatigue easily.
8
Q
Myoglobin
A
A red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles.
