Muscle terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Sarcromere
A
Basic contractile unit of muscle fibres
2
Q
Motor Unit
A
Motor neurone + muscle fibres it innovates
3
Q
Neuromuscular junction
A
Where neurons and muscle cells meet
4
Q
Isometric contraction
A
when a muscle produces tension without changing its length
5
Q
Eccentric contraction
A
When a muscle’s length increases whilst producing tension
6
Q
Concentric contraction
A
When a muscle shortens in length whilst producing tension
