Medical term:

myofiber



myofiber

(mī″ō-fī′bĕr)
A skeletal muscle cell.

type 1 myofiber

A skeletal muscle cell that has a rich concentration of myoglobin and oxidative enzymes. Also known as “red” or “slow twitch” myofibers, these cells rely principally on aerobic metabolism for energy.

type II myofiber

A skeletal muscle cell with little myoglobin content. Also known as “white” or “fast-twitch” myofibers, these cells rely principally on anaerobic metabolism for energy.
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