when something is under our conscious control

when something is not under our conscious control

a type I muscle fibre type with slow speed and low force of contraction

a type II muscle fibre with a fast speed and high force of contraction

Types of muscle and muscle fibre

Physical education

This unit will examine the structure and function of both the skeletal and the muscular systems. It includes locating major bones and muscles before defining and analysing what movements are possible at different joints.

Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system

Voluntary and involuntary muscles are found in the body. What is the other type of muscle found in the body?

muscles in the wall of our digestive system

Which of the following are examples of voluntary muscles?

a type I muscle fibre with slow speed and low force of contraction

a type II muscle fibre with a fast speed and high force contraction

Match the keywords to their correct defintion.

Fast twitch muscle fibres work explosively for a {{}} period of time.

Which muscle fibres have an excellent supply of oxygen via the capillaries?

Match the athlete to the muscle fibre that would be most useful to their performance.

Which joint allows abduction and adduction?

Other than moving our limbs, what else do our muscles support?

Identify the movement occurring at the hinge joint.

Match the muscle type to the correct description.

work at low intensity over a long period of time 

work at quick, high intensity for short periods of time

Match the type of muscle fibres to the activity described.

Starter Quiz