Key result
In neonatal kittens, the extensor digitorum longus and soleus muscles exhibited distinct force-velocity properties, with EDL showing faster contraction times and higher shortening speeds than SOL.
Population
Neonatal kittens (extensor digitorum longus [EDL] and soleus [SOL] muscles)
Comparison
In situ muscle stimulation to determine… vs Adult cat muscles
Design
Preclinical
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Characterizes distinct neonatal fast/slow muscle mechanics in kittens; extends preclinical models but leaves open translation to humans.
This preclinical study characterizes the distinct force-velocity and isometric contraction properties of fast (EDL) and slow (SOL) muscles in neonatal kittens.
Close et al. (1967) studied Neonatal kittens (animal model). Extensor digitorum longus (EDL) vs Soleus (SOL) muscles was evaluated on Isometric contractions and force:velocity properties. In neonatal kittens, the extensor digitorum longus and soleus muscles exhibited distinct force-velocity properties, with EDL showing faster contraction times and higher shortening speeds than SOL.
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