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Creatine phosphate Breakdown product from muscle cells
Table Chart for muscle characteristics
Glycogen Stored as carbs in muscles
Aerobic metabolism Uses oxygen to produce ATP
ATP Energy molecule for muscle contraction
Motor unit Motor neuron and muscle cells it controls
All-or-none principle Muscle fibers either fully contract or relax
Muscle tone Maintains intermediate level of force
Recruitment Activation of additional motor units
Myogram Records muscle activity
Latent period Time between stimulus and contraction
Contraction Muscle shortens in response to stimulus
Relaxation Muscle returns to resting state
Summation Increased force of contraction
Tetanic contraction Sustained muscle contraction
Slow twitch fibers Contract slowly, use aerobic metabolism
Fast twitch fibers Contract quickly, use anaerobic metabolism
Endurance Builds stamina and increases blood supply to muscles
Resistance training Builds muscle mass and strength
Involuntary muscles Contract without conscious control
Cardiac muscle Found in the heart, striated appearance
Smooth muscle Non-striated, found in organs
Intercalated discs Join cardiac muscle cells
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