muscular contractions Flashcards
1
Q
what is an isotonic muscle contraction
A
movie when a muscle changes length as it contracts and causes movement
2
Q
what are the two types of isotonic muscle contraction
A
concentric and eccentric
3
Q
what is a concentric muscle contraction
A
when the muscle shortens as it contracts
eg. bending elbow from straight to fully flexed
4
Q
what is an eccentric muscle contraction
A
when a muscle lengthens as it contracts
eg. controlling or slowing down a movement
5
Q
what is an isometric contraction
A
when the muscle contracts but stays the same length
eg. a handstand
