mucles tone Flashcards

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what is muscle tone

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it Holds body parts in position (e.g neck muscles)

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describe the features of muscle tone

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Partial contraction of skeletal muscles.
Some fibres are contracting, others relaxed
This tightens the muscle, but does not provide movement
Muscle fibres take turns to contract

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what is posture

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is the characteristic way of holding your body when sitting or standing.
Posture depends on muscle tone

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