Muscle Fibres Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the the two types of muscle fibres?
A
Slow twitch (type I)
Fast twitch (type II)
2
Q
What are the two types of fast twitch fibres?
A
Type IIa
Type IIx
3
Q
What athlete could utilise slow twitch fibres?
A
Long distance runners
4
Q
Which athlete could utilise type IIx muscle fibres?
A
A sprinter
