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SOC 14- MUSCULAR SYSTEM Flashcards

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Fulcrum

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The point around which the lever rotates

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Articulation

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The state of having a joint

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Articulate

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Act as a joint

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Muscle fibres

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Make up voluntary muscle;divided into type 1, type 11a and type 11x

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Type 1

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Slow twitch muscle fibres; suited to low intensity work, marathon

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Type 11a

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Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work; can be improved through endurance training to increase their resistance to fatigue

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Type 11x

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Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work and can generate much greater force then other muscle types

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Myoglobin

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Red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles

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