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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Shortens the muscles and causes movement

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Isotonic

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Increases muscle tension but no movement occurs

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Isometric

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3
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Continuos sustained contraction allowing smooth movement

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Tetanus

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4
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Stair step increase in contraction with repeated stimulation before muscle has completely relaxed

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Summation

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Slight, constant contraction during consciousness

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Tone

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