Muscle Contractions

Question 1

The 3 types of muscle contraction

Answer 1

Eccentric
Concentric
Isometric

Question 2

Eccentric contraction

Answer 2

When the muscle lengthens under a load or tension during a movement

Question 3

Concentric contraction

Answer 3

When the muscle contracts, shortens and provides movement

Question 4

Isometric contraction

Answer 4

When the muscles are contracting but there is no movement taking place

“When a muscle contracts but doesn’t change length”