agonistic pairs Flashcards
1
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agonistic pairs
A
are muscles that work together to bring about movement. as one muscle contracts the other relaxes
2
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isometric
A
muscles don’t shorten or lengthen eg plank
3
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concentric
A
the muscles shortens eg bicep curl
4
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eccentric
A
the muscle lengthens - downward movement eg downward phase of pressup
5
Q
bicep and triceps
A
hinge- movement occurs at the elbow. flexion to extension
6
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quads and hamstring
A
hinge- movement occurs at the knee. flexion to extension
7
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gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior
A
hinge- movement occurs at the ankle. plantar flexion to dorsiflexion
