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Slow muscle

slow muscle

(Science: physiology) striated muscle used for long term activity (e.g. Postural support). Depend therefore on oxidative metabolism and have many mitochondria and abundant myoglobin.


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Re: exercises for the back

Exercises for the back are primarily aimed at strengthening the muscles either side of the vertebral column, since these muscles act as supports ... Lift both shoulders and legs off floor, but not too far. Hold for a slow count of no more than 20 seconds. Repeat as many times as your fitness ...

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by skeptic
Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:21 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: exercises for the back
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Fast And Slow Muscle Fiber Conundrum

Question 1, WHICH SET WILL PRODUCE MORE, AND MORE OVERALL FORCE FROM THE SLOW MUSCLE FIBERS, THUS IN TURN MORE TENSION TO THEM. A slow set of slow reps 3/3, using 75% of ...

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by waynexk8
Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:10 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Fast And Slow Muscle Fiber Conundrum
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Re:

... Of course, you'll have to look up some similar mechanism for muscles ;). Wow.. I was reffering to muscle, but I bet if I included osteoblast ... area of the arm/legs/whatever versus Yoga which is mostly using slow oxidative muscles.. .. I feel I am on the right track, but I never know ...

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by Bioslave
Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:07 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Yoga versus weights
Replies: 2
Views: 544

Cats vs. Humans

... difference between us and felines isnt so much as cardiac and skeletal muscles, for example. With cats I'd say much of it is indeed down to more ... I imagine cats have disproportionately more 'fast-twitch' muscle than 'slow twitch' muscles in their legs, though I'm out of my depth here as I ...

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by kotoreru
Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:20 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Cats vs. Humans
Replies: 11
Views: 3010

What is the function of the following tisues in the lungs?

... secret mucigen which converts to mucus when hydrated 3. smooth muscle aka visceral muscle locations: walls of blood vessels and in hollow ... peristalsis (moves stuff thru intestines, repro tubes etc.)capable of slow sustained contractions (uterus in birth), involuntary control happens ...

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by biolass
Fri May 04, 2007 9:30 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: What is the function of the following tisues in the lungs?
Replies: 3
Views: 1332
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