Electromyography Flashcards
1
Q
Muscle fatigue
A
when a muscle continuously performs at max strength,, the force of the contractions will gradually decrease
2
Q
Dynamometer
A
device for measuring force, torque or power
3
Q
Motor unit
A
a single motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it controls
4
Q
Motor unit recruitment
A
the process when muscle strength is enhanced by sequential activation of motor units
5
Q
Muscle tone
A
when resting skeletal muscles are in a state of slight tension to keep the muscle in a state of readiness
