Antagonistig muscle action Flashcards
1
Q
What are an antagonistic muscle pair
A
two muscles work together, one relaxing one contracting to create movement
2
Q
define an agonist
A
-muscle contracting to allow movement
3
Q
define antagonist
A
-relaxes as the agonist contracts allowing movement
4
Q
define isometric contraction
A
muscle contracts but stays the same length
5
Q
define isotonic contraction
A
muscles change length as they contract
6
Q
define concentric (isometric contraction)
A
muscles shortens while it contracts
7
Q
define eccentric (isometric contraction)
A
muscle lengthens as it contracts
