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Muscles andMuscleTissue: Part C
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Force
of
Mus
cle
C
ontraction
The force of contraction is affected by:
Number of muscle fibers stimulated(recruitment)
Relative size of the fibers²hypertrophy of cells increases strength
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Force
of
Mus
cle
C
ontraction
The force of contraction is affected by:
Frequency of stimulation²
o
frequency allowstime for more effective transfer of tension tononcontractile components
Length-tension relationship²muscles contractmost strongly when muscle fibers are 80±120% of their normal resting length
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