Exercise Physiology of Muscle Contractions

 
 

General Muscle Structure	How do action potentials affect muscle contractions?	What creates muscle "bulges"?	What is essential for a muscle contraction?
What is the Ratchet Effect?	What happens when you lift weights?	Why do muscles get tired?	References

 
 

This web site was made for Biology 312 - Animal Physiology at Davidson College.  If there are any comments or questions, please contact Amy Balsinger at ambalsinger@davidson.edu.