muscle contractions: isotonic and isometric Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 2 types of muscular contractions
A
isotonic
isometric
2
Q
define isotonic contraction
A
muscle changes length as it contracts to cause a movement
3
Q
define isometric contraction
A
the muscle contracts but stays the same length
4
Q
2 types of isotonic contraction
A
concentric
eccentric
5
Q
define conentric contraction
A
muscle contracts and shortens
6
Q
define eccentric contraction
A
muscle contracts and lengthens
