Types Of Muscular Contraction Flashcards
1
Q
Isotonic contraction
A
Where the muscles are contracting and changing length; there are 2 types, concentric and eccentric
2
Q
Concentric contraction
A
When a muscle shortens under tension
3
Q
Eccentric contraction
A
When a muscle lengthens under tension
4
Q
Isometric contraction
A
Where the muscle is under tension but does not change length
