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Chapter 12: Muscle Tissue and Muscle Physiology


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Chapter 12: Muscle Tissue and Muscle Physiology

  1. Structure and Actions of Skeletal Muscles p. 281

    1. Attachment of Muscles p. 281
    2. Associated Connective Tissue p. 281
    3. Skeletal Muscle Fibers p. 281
    4. Types of Muscle Contractions p. 284
    5. Series-Elastic Component p. 287
    6. Motor Units p. 287

  2. Mechanisms of Contraction p. 289

    1. Sliding Filament Theory of Contraction p. 290
    2. Regulation of Contraction p. 292
    3. Length-Tension Relationship p. 296

  3. Energy Requirements of Skeletal Muscles p. 297

    1. Metabolism of Skeletal Muscles p. 297
    2. Slow-and Fast-Twitch Fibers p. 298
    3. Muscle Fatigue p. 300
    4. Adaptation of Muscles to Exercise Training p. 300

  4. Cardiac and Smooth Muscle p. 301

    1. Cardiac Muscle p. 301
    2. Smooth Muscle p. 301

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