Sustained contraction and muscle tone Flashcards
1
Q
What can summation and recruitment together produce?
A
sustained contraction of increasing strength
2
Q
What does sustained contraction of muscles allow for?
A
Performance of daily activities
3
Q
What is muscle tone?
A
A continuous state of sustained contraction of a few motor units at a time within a muscle even when at rest
4
Q
What is muscle tone important for maintenance of?
A
posture
