1.8 Muscular Contractions Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 types of muscle contractions?
A
Isometric & Isotonic
2
Q
What is an isometric contraction?
A
Muscle lengths do not change
3
Q
What is an isotonic contraction?
A
Muscle contract and there is movement
4
Q
What are the two types isotonic contractions?
A
Concentric and Eccentric
5
Q
What is concentric contractions?
A
Where the muscle shortens and bulges. It pulls on the bone creating movement
6
Q
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7
Q
What is eccentric contractions?
A
Where the muscle lengthens under tension creating movements
8
Q
Where would concentric contractions occur?
A
When doing a bicep curl in the upward phase
9
Q
Where would eccentric contractions occur?
A
When doing a bicep curl in the downward phase
