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Muscles Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the characteristics of slow twitch muscle fibres

A

Contract slowly with low force and do not fatigue quickly

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What is the name of the end of the muscle attached to the moving bone?

A

Insertion

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3
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Which muscle is relaxing, the agonist or antagonist?

A

Antagonist

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What is the difference between isotonic and isometric contraction?

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During isotonic contractions the muscle length changes, in isometric contractions the muscle length stays the same

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