adaptations

Question 1

what are the structural adaptations for muscle and connective tissue

Answer 1

• Increase resting length
• Increase elasticity

Question 2

what is the functional effect of increased resting length of muscle and connective tissue

Answer 2

• increase RoM around a joint
• muscles spindles adapt to the increased length, reducing the stretch reflex stimulus

Question 3

what is the functional effect of increased elasticity of muscle and connective tissue

Answer 3

• Increased potential for static and dynamic flexibility
• decreased inhibition from the antagonist
• Increase stretch reflex on the antagonist.