muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
what is isometric contraction
A
muscles stay the same length
2
Q
what is isotonic contraction?
A
muscles change length
3
Q
what is concentric contraction
A
muscles contract and shorten
4
Q
what is eccentric contraction
A
muscles contract and lengthen
5
Q
what do antagonistic muscles work in
A
pairs
6
Q
what are antagonistic muscles
A
pairs of muscles that work together one contracts while other relaxes
7
Q
what is the muscle thats relaxing called
A
antagonistic
8
Q
what is the muscle that contracts called
A
agonist
