Twitch/tetanus ratio and its relation to other properties of motor units
J Celichowski, K Grottel - Neuroreport, 1993 - journals.lww.com
The ratio of single twitch tension to maximal tetanic tension (Tw/Tet ratio) represents one of
the physiological properties of single motor units. In our study, in agreement with the results
of other studies, the mean Tw/Tet ratio of slow motor units was lower than that of fast motor
units. But we found that the Tw/Tet ratios of the slow motor units with twitch tension between
0.75 and 1.5 g were higher than those of fast motor units with twitch tension in the same
range. A significant linear relation between Tw/Tet ratio and twitch tension was obtained for …
the physiological properties of single motor units. In our study, in agreement with the results
of other studies, the mean Tw/Tet ratio of slow motor units was lower than that of fast motor
units. But we found that the Tw/Tet ratios of the slow motor units with twitch tension between
0.75 and 1.5 g were higher than those of fast motor units with twitch tension in the same
range. A significant linear relation between Tw/Tet ratio and twitch tension was obtained for …