The Muscular System

Question 1

Define a agonist movement:

Answer 1

The main movement (contracting)

Question 2

Define isotonic:

Answer 2

A muscle contraction that results in movement.

Question 3

Define a isometric movement:

Answer 3

Muscle contracts but no movement occurs ( a fixed position plank for example)

Question 4

Define concentric:

Answer 4

Muscle shortens/ contracts

Question 5

Define eccentric:

Answer 5

The muscle lengthens but still contracts