The neuromuscular system 1.3 Flashcards
What are the 3 types of muscle fibres
- slow oxidative
- fast oxidative glycolytic
- fast glycolytic
What is the slow oxidative muscle fibre also known as
type 1
What is the fast oxidative glycolytic muscle fibre also known as
type 2a
What is the fast glycolytic muscle fibre also known as
type 2x
What determines your type of muscle fibre
Genetics
What muscle fibre type do postural muscles tend to have
Slow twitch
Why do postural muscles tend to have slow twitch muscle fibres
they need to maintain the body position over a long period of time
What are the 2 types of fast twitch muscle fibres
- Type 2a
- Type 2x
What is the contraction speed for type 1
slow (110)
What is the contraction speed for type 2a
Fast (50)
What is the contraction speed for type 2x
Fast (50)
What is the motor neuron size for type 1
small
What is the motor neuron size for type 2a
large
What is the motor neuron size for type 2x
large
What is the motor neurone conduction capacity for type 1
slow
What is the motor neurone conduction capacity for type 2a
fast
What is the motor neurone conduction capacity for type 2x
fast
What is the force produced for type 1
low
What is the force produced for type 2a
high
What is the force produced for type 2x
high
What is the fatigability for type 1
low
What is the fatigability for type 2a
medium
What is the fatigability for type 2x
high
What is the mitochondrial density for type 1
high
What is the mitochondrial density for type 2a
medium