The chimney swift's genus name, Chaetura, is a combination of two Greek words: chaite, which means bristle or spine, and oura which means tail. This is an apt description of the bird's tail, as the shafts of all ten tail feathers (rectrices) end in sharp, protruding points.
Definition of Anaerobic Capacity. Anaerobic capacity is your body's capacity to run its systems without using oxygen. It contrasts with aerobic capacity, which requires oxygen as fuel. It is therefore important for high-intensity, low-duration activities such as lifting weights or sprinting. Sprint tests are an effective way to measure your anaerobic threshold.
The anaerobic threshold: definition, physiological significance and identification. Wasserman K. During exercise, the oxygen consumption above which aerobic energy production is supplemented by anaerobic mechanisms, causing a sustained increase in lactate and metabolic acidosis, is termed the anaerobic threshold (AT).