types of contractions Flashcards
1
Q
2 main contractions
A
isometric and isotonic
2
Q
isometric
A
contractions where a force is applied to the muscle, but the length of the muscle stays the same
3
Q
isotonic contractions
A
occur when the muscle length changes while applying force
4
Q
isotonic concentric contraction
A
when a force is applied to a muscle and the muscle shortens
5
Q
isotonic eccentric contractions
A
when a force is applied to a muscle and the muscle lengthens
6
Q
name 2 isotonic contractions
A
concentric and eccentric
