E2 Neuromuscular process of muscle contraction Flashcards
1
Q
What is concentric?
1 example
(2 points)
A
Muscle shorten as the muscle fibres contract
Example= Bicep curls
2
Q
What is eccentric?
1 example
(2 points)
A
Muscle the muscle is relaxed
Example= controlled lowering of arm
3
Q
What is isometric?
1 example
(2 points)
A
Length of muscle does not change
Example= Holding weight out not bending
4
Q
Name the antagonistic muscles?
4 points
A
Agonist
Antagonist
Synergist
Fixator
5
Q
What is a agonist?
1 points
A
Muscle that shortens to move a joint
6
Q
What is a antagonist?
1 points
A
Muscles that relaxes in opposition to the agonist
7
Q
What is a synergists?
1 points
A
Muscles that enable the agonists to operate more effectively
8
Q
What is a fixator?
A
Muscles stop any unwanted movement by fixing or stabilising the joint or joints involved
