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What happens during isotonic contraction?
What happens during isotonic contraction?
- Muscle relaxes completely.
- Muscle remains stationary.
- Muscle contracts and lengthens.
- Muscle contracts and shortens. (correct)
Which of the following best describes isometric contraction?
Which of the following best describes isometric contraction?
- Muscle contracts and then lengthens.
- Muscle contracts without moving. (correct)
- Muscle contracts and shortens.
- Muscle relaxes and lengthens.
Which type of contraction involves the muscle both contracting and shortening?
Which type of contraction involves the muscle both contracting and shortening?
- Isometric
- Isotonic (correct)
- Eccentric
- Static
What is true about isometric contractions?
What is true about isometric contractions?
In which type of muscle contraction does the muscle not shorten?
In which type of muscle contraction does the muscle not shorten?
Flashcards
Isotonic Contraction
Isotonic Contraction
Muscle contracts and shortens, causing movement.
Isometric Contraction
Isometric Contraction
A type of muscle contraction where the muscle length stays the same, even though it is contracting.
Concentric Contraction
Concentric Contraction
The muscle shortens while contracting, like lifting a weight.
Eccentric Contraction
Eccentric Contraction
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Muscle Contraction Type
Muscle Contraction Type
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