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Contraction Types Flashcards

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Isometric

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Muscular contraction where the muscles involved so not change length

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Isotonic

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Movement and muscle length changes - Eccentric and concentric

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Eccentric

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Longer when contracting - agonist constant (downward phase)

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Concentric

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Shortens when contracting

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Sporting example with eccentric and concentric

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Bicep Curl

  • agonist is bicep brachii
  • concentric contraction
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