Explain different sizes of muscle
Answers
Answer:
cardiac muscle straight muscle
Explanation:
Muscle Size is considered as the thickness of a muscle as measured by ultrasound at predetermined muscle locations. Research has shown that Muscle Thickness can be considered a surrogate for Muscle Mass, particularly in the lower limbs.
At MuscleSound we are currently able to assess the size of the thigh muscle, both Rectus Femoris (RF) and Vastus Lateralis (VL). Future assessments will include the Hamstrings (HL) and the Calf/Gastrocnemius (GS).
Why is Muscle Size Important?
Skeletal muscle has a little known, but important, impact on a range of health issues. It is a unique and extensive body tissue that on average makes up approximately 40% of body mass. While it is typically only thought of as having a physical, movement-oriented role, in reality, the skeletal muscle system is fundamental to life. It contributes to crucial health-related functions including breathing, protein metabolism, digestion, blood circulation, immune system status, blood glucose regulation, and overall quality of life.
The size of our muscles, therefore, is an important component of the health of our muscles (our “MuscleHealth”) and makes an essential contribution to well-being at any age and any level of fitness and mobility. However, muscle mass decreases on average by as much as 10% per decade between 30 and 70 years of age and up to 15% per decade thereafter. Therefore, knowing Muscle Size can provide important information on:
Sarcopenia: the age-related process of muscle mass loss during aging. Something that happens to everyone!
A muscle’s response to different strength, exercise, and nutrition interventions.
The symmetry of muscle size in contralateral limbs. This measure can act as an early warning for potential event-related injury risk.