Vöðvaþráðum
Vöðvaþráðum is an Icelandic term that translates to "muscle fibers" in English. It refers to the individual cells that make up muscle tissue in the body. These elongated, cylindrical cells are specialized for contraction, which is the process that allows for movement.
There are several types of muscle fibers, broadly categorized as slow-twitch and fast-twitch. Slow-twitch fibers (Type
The proportion of slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibers in an individual's muscles can be influenced by genetics