Myology: the study of skeletal muscles MUSCLES – 1B Myology: the study of skeletal muscles
Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers Skeletal muscle fibers are categorized according to two characteristics How they manufacture energy (ATP) How quickly they contract Oxidative fibers—produce ATP aerobically; with oxygen Glycolytic fibers—produce ATP anaerobically by glycolysis
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Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers KNOW THESE PROTEINS Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 1) Slow oxidative fibers Red color due to abundant myoglobin Obtain energy from aerobic metabolic reactions Contain a large number of mitochondria Contract slowly and resistant to fatigue Fibers are small in diameter Long distance runner
Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 2) Fast oxidative fibers Contract quickly like fast glycolytic fibers Are oxygen-dependent: aerobic Have high myoglobin content Somewhat fatigue resistant More powerful than slow oxidative fibers 1500 m race
Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 3) Fast glycolytic fibers Contain little myoglobin and few mitochondria About twice the diameter of slow oxidative fibers Contain more myofilaments and generate more power Depend on anaerobic pathways Contract rapidly and tire quickly
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