Chapter 20: Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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Stabilization
A
The body’s ability to provide optimal dynamic joint support to maintain correct posture during all movements.
2
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Muscular endurance
A
The ability to produce and maintain force production for prolonged periods of time.
3
Q
Muscular hypertrophy
A
The enlargement of skeletal muscle fibers.
4
Q
Myofibrils
A
The contractile components of a muscle cell; the myofilaments (actin and myosin) are contained within a myofibril.
5
Q
Strength
A
The ability of the neuromuscular system to produce internal tension to overcome an external load.
6
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Motor unit
A
A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers that it innervates.
7
Q
Power
A
Force × Velocity or Work ÷ Time
8
Q
Rate of force production
A
Ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time.
