Table 1: Some physical, physiological and biological aspects related to both sides of the non-linear stress/strain curve. In real life, both extremes result in equilibrium.
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The left-hand side... |
...and right –hand side of nlSSC |
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Material quality |
Isotropic |
Anisotropic |
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Size of motor units |
Small |
Large |
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Muscle type |
Type-1 |
Type-2 |
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Nervous system |
Multi-synaptic |
Fewer synapses |
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Function |
Posture, form |
Movement |
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Actions |
Slow |
Fast |
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Efficiency |
Maximum efficiency |
Less efficiency |