AP 1 (9-5)

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Attachment point of the stationary of muscle

Origin
Attachment point of the end of a muscle that moves

Insertion
What is a prime mover?

single muscle of a group that is most responsible for a movement
What is a synergist?

smaller extra muscles that aid the prime mover
What is an antagonist?

muscle that produces an opposite movement to another muscle
Which fibers are the most oxidative?

slow-twitch oxidative fibers
Fiber with the most myoglobin?

slow-twitch oxidative fibers
Reddest of the fibers

Slow-twitch oxidative fibers
Fibers that are somewhat oxidative?

fast-twitch oxidative fibers
Fibers that are pink in color

fast-twitch oxidative fibers
Why are some meats dark?

holds oxygen in muscle cells
White fibers

fast-twitch glycolytic fibers
Fibers most susceptible to fatigue

fast-twitch glycolytic fibers