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Unit 1 - Muscular System > Muscle Contractions and Roles > Flashcards

Muscle Contractions and Roles Flashcards

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what is an isometric contraction

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a contraction in which the muscle stays the same length (e.g. a plank)

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what is an isotonic contraction

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a contraction in which the muscle changes length

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what is a concentric contraction

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a movement in which the muscle is shortening

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what is an eccentric contraction

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a contraction in which the muscle is lengthening

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Unit 1 - Muscular System (12 decks)

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