muscle

The force exerted by a contracting muscle on an object

The opposing force exerted on the muscle by the object

The Movement of the load by the muscle

When the muscle tension overcomes the load then the muscle can contract and move the load

• When muscle tension develops but the load is not moved.
• Can be deliberate or caused when the load exceeds the muscle tension that can be developed

One motor neuron and all the muscle fibers that it can innervate.

The response of a motor unit to a single action potential of its motor neuron

A graphic recording of contractile activity

The initial period of muscle contraction where muscle tension is beginning but not measurable

A period of 10 - 100 ms where the muscle tension reaches its peak

The period after contraction where muscle tension decreases returning to baseline.

When one or more stimuli occur before the muscle can fully relax from the initial stimuli

Occurs when the muscle is stimulated at an increasingly faster rate while the relaxation time between twitches becomes shorter

Occurs when relaxation disappears and the muscle is constantly in a state of contraction

Occurs when the stimulus is greater than one motor unit can handle and thus must use the assistance of other motor units

The amount if stimulus required to initiate contraction

the amount of stimulus required to activate all motor units in a particular muscle

An end product produce during anaerobic energy production which when released into the blood causes the muscles to feel sore

The muscle becomes increasingly weaker or fatigued

The muscle stays in a continued state of contraction (cramp or if you’re dead rigor mortis)

Oxidative or Glycolytic

Muscle type often used for endurance over an extended period of time

Muscle type often used for normal everyday activities (walking and standing)

Short bursts of power

Runs parallel to the long axis therefore when the muscle contracts the organ shortens or dilates

Runs around the circumference of the organ and when it contracts it elongates the organ

The alternating contraction and relaxation of the opposing muscles

The nerves that innervate the smooth muscles