Muscle Fibres Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Slow Twitch - Structure
A
Red coloured Smallest diameter Large myoglobin content Many mitochondria Many capillaries
2
Q
Fast Twitch A - Structure
A
Red/Pink Colour Medium Diameter Large Myoglobin content Many mitochondria Many Capillaries
3
Q
Fast Twitch B - Structure
A
White/Pale Colour Largest diameter Small myoglobin content Fewer mitochondria Fewer capillaries
4
Q
Slow Twitch - Function
A
Increased Aerobic delivery
Produce less force
Resistant to fatigue
Slow contractions
5
Q
Fast Twitch A - Function
A
Requires aerobic delivery
Produce more force
Less resistant to fatigue
Fast contractions
6
Q
Fast Twitch B - Function
A
Anaerobic Delivery
Produce most force
Least resistant to fatigue
Fastest contractions
7
Q
Slow Twitch - Activities
A
Maintenance of posture
Endurance based activity
8
Q
Fast Twitch A - Activities
A
Walking
Running
Sprinting
9
Q
Fast Twitch B - Activities
A
Throwing
Jumping
Weight Lifting
