Muscle Contractions Flashcards
1
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Types of muscle contractions
A
Isotonic : concentric & eccentric
Isometric
2
Q
Isotonic
A
Changes length
3
Q
Concentric
A
Muscle shortens to produce movement
4
Q
Eccentric
A
Muscle lengthens to produce movement
5
Q
Isometric
A
Does not change length- no movement occurs
6
Q
Agonist
A
A muscle responsible for creating movement at a joint
7
Q
Antagonist
A
A muscle that opposes the agonist, providing a resistance for co-ordinated movement
8
Q
Fixator
A
A muscle that stabilises the body while another moves
9
Q
DOMS
A
Delayed onset of muscle soreness- pain and stiffness felt in the muscles which peaks 24-72 hours after exercise
