Chapter 3. Muscle-Tendon Architecture and Athletic Performance
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch3
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
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How to Cite
Challis, J.H. (2008) Muscle-Tendon Architecture and Athletic Performance, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch3
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
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Keywords:
- muscle-tendon architecture;
- athletic performance;
- muscle-tendon system;
- muscle fibre;
- muscle fibre organization
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
The Contractile Machinery
Muscle Fibre Organization
Connective Tissue
Muscle Pennation
Interactions in the Muscle-Tendon Complex
Muscle-Tendon Line of Action
Summary
References