Histochemical and biochemical studies on the red and white muscle in rabbit

1. The total amount of triglyceride was 6.00 +/- 0.14 mg/g wet tissue in soleus, 1.50 +/- 0.52 in extensor digitorum longus and 1.83 +/- 0.88 in gastrocnemius muscle. 2. The amounts of triglycerides in the individual types were calculated to be very large, moderate and very small in type 1, 2A and 2B, respectively, when compared with histochemical studies. 3. Differences in fatty acid composition of triglycerides were seen between the soleus and extensor digitorum longus, and gastrocnemius showed intermediate values. 4. These results might be important corresponding to differences in energy metabolism in different fiber types.