Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What is an antanagoistic pair?
A
As one muscle contracts, the other relaxes. An example of an antagonisic pair is the biceps and triceps; to contract - the triceps relaxes while the biceps contracts to lift the arm.
2
Q
What is an isotonic muscle contractions
A
Concentric- muscles gets bigger but shorter
Eccertict- muscle gets longer
3
Q
What is an isometric
A
There is no movement at the muscle
