Muscular Contractions

Question 1

What is a muscular contraction?

Answer 1

When tension is developed in a muscle

Question 2

What is a isotonic muscle contraction?

Answer 2

When tension is developed in the muscle whilst joint movement occurs

Question 3

What are the two types of isotonic muscle contractions?

Answer 3

Concentric and eccentric

Question 4

What is a concentric muscle contraction?

Answer 4

When tension is produced in the muscle whilst the muscle shortens and it is the CAUSE of the joint movement

Question 5

What is an eccentric muscle contraction?

Answer 5

When tension is produced in the muscle whilst the muscle lengthens and it CONTROLS the joint movement

Question 6

What is a sporting example of a concentric muscle contraction?

Answer 6

The upwards phase of a bicep curl

Question 7

What is a sporting example of an eccentric muscle contraction?

Answer 7

The downwards phase of a bicep curl

Question 8

What is a sporting example of an isometric muscle contraction?

Answer 8

Holding a weight out without moving your arm up or down