muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 antagonistic muscle pairs
A
- bicep and tricep
- quadricep and hamstring
- hip flexors and gluteus maximus
- gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior
2
Q
during a movement what does the agonist do
A
shortens as it contracts
3
Q
during a movement what does the antagonist do
A
relaxes and lengthens
4
Q
what is an isometric muscle contraction
A
contractions which result in movement
5
Q
what is an isotonic muscle contraction
A
when a muscle contracts but no movement happens like holding a balance
6
Q
what is a concentric muscle contraction
A
when the muscle shortens during the movement
7
Q
what is an eccentric muscle contraction
A
when the muscle lengthens during the contraction
