Funtional Roles Of Muscles And Types Of Contraction Flashcards
1
Q
What’s an agonist
A
A muscle responsible for creating movement at a joint.
2
Q
What’s an antagonist
A
A muscle that opposes the agonist providing a resistance for coordinated movement.
3
Q
What is a fixator
A
A muscle that stabilises one part of a body while another moves
4
Q
What is isotonic contraction
A
Muscular contraction which changes length during the contraction.
5
Q
What is concentric contraction
A
Muscular contraction which shortens while producing tension.
6
Q
What is eccentric contraction
A
Muscular contraction which lengthens while producing tension.
7
Q
What is isometric contraction
A
Stays the same length while producing tension.
