types of muscle contraction Flashcards
1
Q
what is a fixator muscle?
A
a stabiliser muscle which is above the antagonistic pair
2
Q
what is isometric contraction?
A
pair of muscles that remain an equal length (stationary) under tension
3
Q
what is isotonic concentric contraction?
A
muscle that shortens during tension
4
Q
what is isotonic eccentric contraction
A
muscle that lengthens during tension
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