How to identify fiber type in human muscles and fabrics
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The distribution of slow-twitch versus fast-twitch muscle fibers in the quadriceps femoris can vary dramatically in humans, ranging from less than 20% slow-twitch in some elite sprinters to as high as 95% in top marathoners. Knowing how to identify fiber type can offer insights into human physiology or the composition of a textile material.
