Types of muscle fibers

PHYSIOLOGY OF SKELETAL MUSCLE (PART 3): TYPES OF MUSCLE FIBERS

Jul 17, 2024

Exercise physiology

Classification of muscle fibers, Fast twitch fibers, Henneman’s principle, Muscle contraction, Muscle fibers, Red fibers, Skeletal muscle, Skeletal muscle physiology, Slow twitch fibers, Type I fibers, Type II fibers, Types of muscle fibers, White fibers

Hugo Noya Enríquez

Skeletal muscle is a tissue capable of making a wide range of functional demands, from performing highly precise movements for which little force is required, to maximum contractions, to maintaining the body’s posture. This versatility is due, in part, to the existence of several types of muscle cells or fibers, which have different functional, metabolic…