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Original Article

Differences in Sizes of Red and White Muscle Fibres in Vastus Lateralis of Musculus Quadriceps Femoris of Normal Individuals and Athletes. Relation to Physical Performance

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Pages 175-181 | Received 03 Jan 1972, Accepted 01 Jun 1972, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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