Week 12-Modifying physical capacities Flashcards
1
Q
Short term modifications; Warm-up - Physiological?
A
Increase dissociation of oxygen from hemoglobin and myoglobin
Enhance metabolic reactions
Facilitate blood flow
2
Q
Short term modifications; Warm-up - Biomechanical?
A
Reduce muscle viscosity (performance detriments?)
Increase extensibility (stretch) of connective tissue
Increase conduction velocity of AP’s
Increase the twitch force of motor units
3
Q
Muscle that assist plantar flexion?
A
Flexor digitorum
4
Q
Muscle that assist dorsi flexion?
A
Tibialis Anterior
5
Q
Muscle that assist Ankle inversion?
A
Tibialis Anterior
6
Q
Muscle that assist Ankle eversion?
A
Peroneus Longus