Muscles - Fast and slow twitch

Just a mind map to help me remember the key points of fast and slow twitch muscles. If you want more information on muscles in general, visit this website:
 http://bme2.aut.ac.ir/~towhidkhah/MotorControl/Notes/Human%20Physiology%20-%20Muscle.htm

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  • Muscles
    • Fast twitch
      • Respires anaerobically
      • Contracts quickly and powerfully
      • Not many mitochondria
      • Low stamina
      • Lack of myoglobin
    • Slow twitch
      • Contract slowly
      • High stamina
      • Respires aerobically
      • Lots of mitochondria
      • Lots of myoglobin

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