Muscle Fibre Types Flashcards by Shahid C

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What are the 3 TYPES of MUSCLE FIBRES

A

Type 1a, Slow Twitch
Type 2a, Fast Oxidative Glycolytic
Type 2x, Glycolytic

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When talking about DIFFERENCES in MUSCLE FIBRE TYPES, what to MENTION?

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Fibre size
Mito Density
Capillarisation
Myoglobin Content
PC Stores
Speed of contraction
Force of contraction
Resistance to fatigue
Glycogen Stores
Triglyceride Stores

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