is it true black people have an extra muscle in there legs?

Question

I always heard in school that black people have an extra muscle in there legs, thats why they can jump so high and run really fast..

I dont believe this tho but what ever...

Answer 1

I have heard that also. So finally went to ask jeeves

No they don't have an extra leg muscle but are more athletically inclined than caucausians.

Here is part of the article ... the rest may be found at the link I have in "source".
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White men can't jump. Asian men can't either. But according to Jon Entine's new book, Taboo: Why Black Athletes Dominate Sports and Why We Are Afraid to Talk About It, Black men - and women - sure can. The usual reason given for Black athletic success is that Blacks have little chance to get ahead elsewhere. But Entine's new book shows that in sports, Blacks have a genetic edge.

The physical facts Entine reviews are quite well known. Compared to Whites, Blacks have narrower hips which gives them a more efficient stride. They have a shorter sitting height which provides a higher center of gravity and a better balance. They have wider shoulders, less body fat, and more muscle. Their muscles include more fast twitch muscles which produce power. Blacks have from 3 to 19% more of the sex hormone testosterone than Whites or East Asians. The testosterone translates into more explosive energy.

Entine points out that these physical advantages give Blacks the edge in sports like boxing, basketball, football, and sprinting. However, some of theserace differences pose a problem for Black swimmers. Heavier skeletons and smaller chest cavities limit their performance.

VERY INTERESTING

Answer 2

no, black or white people have the same number of muscles in their body

Answer 3

yes it is true

Answer 4

NO!