EXS 6800 - Muscle Physiology

(2 credits)

This course focuses on the basic principles and current knowledge pertaining to muscle structure and function. Topics include muscle tissue anatomy, contraction, muscle fiber types and their recruitment patterns, energy metabolism, substrate utilization, fatigue and mitochondrial adaptations.Offered winter semester in even-numbered years.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 3010 and EXS 5010) or have permission of instructor.

Comments: Formerly EXS 620

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.