10. Fatigue 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the hierechy of the neuromuscular system on movement
A
Motivation to move
neural drive from the motor cortex
neural transmission down the spinal cord
efferent output to the motor units
Feedback from the motor units
2
Q
What is a motor unit?
A
Motor nerve cell and all the fibres innervated by that nerve
3
Q
What is the henneman size principle?
A
Force production and fine motor control is directly related to the size of motor unit
Force produciton is greater in large motor units but fine control is not as accurate
Fine motor control is best when small motor units are used
4
Q
How does twitch characterstics vary in fibre types?
A
Type 2x allow for….
Forgot i wasnt meant to be makign notes just yet
