Kinesiology - describing movement Flashcards
1
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What is a concentric muscle contraction?
A
muscle is in tension and thus the length is shortening
2
Q
What is an eccentric muscle contraction?
A
muscle is in tension and thus the length is lengthening
3
Q
What is an isometric muscle contraction?
A
muscle is in tension, however the muscle length stays the same
4
Q
What is a passive muscle contraction?
A
muscle is not in tension
5
Q
What is an agonist?
A
the muscle(s) responsible for performing or controlling the movement (sometimes can be called prime movers)
6
Q
What is an antagonist?
A
the muscle(s) that could oppose the agonists if activated
7
Q
What is a synergist?
A
muscles that assist in the action of the agonists (guiding muscles)
8
Q
What is a stabiliser?
A
muscles that contract to stabilise nearby joints
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