ISSN:
0032-8332
Keywords:
Slow loris
;
M. biceps brachii
;
Sudan black B
;
Muscle fiber type
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Histological examination of the skeletal muscle of the slow loris, which displays slow movement and locomotion among the prosimians, revealed a muscle fiber composition which differed from the general condition in mammals. Three types of muscle fiber cells were therefore analyzed quantitatively in order to elucidate their specificity. The skeletal muscle of the limbs of the slow loris was predominantly composed of red muscle fibers (type I) showing persistent tonic contraction.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02380866
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