Muscle Conraction And Relaxation Flashcards
1
Q
Muscle innervation
A
Stimulation of muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve
2
Q
Antagonistic
A
Muscle pairs that work in opposition to each other
3
Q
Contraction
A
Tightening of a muscle, becomes shorter and thicker, the belly (center) enlarges
4
Q
Relaxation
A
Returns to original form; becomes larger and thinner and belly is no longer enlarged
