explain the difference between anatomical and physiological cross sectional area of a muscle and how these depend on the orientation of the muscle fibers relative to the tendon. Give some specific examples in your answer.
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This measurement is typically taken at the largest part of the muscle and includes all the muscle fibers in that particular cross-section. ACSA is important because it is often used to estimate the force-generating capacity of a muscle. Show more…
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