In the human body, where would you most likely find a high proportion of Type I muscle fibers?
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Correct answer: Postural muscles of the back
Postural muscles, such as the Erector spinae, must maintain low-intensity contractions for long periods without fatiguing. Therefore, they are predominantly composed of Type I slow oxidative fibers.
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