Muscle

Question 1

The force actively caused by a contraction on the bony lever is called

Answer 1

Muscle tension

Question 2

The external force exerted on the muscle is the ______ or _______

Answer 2

Resistance; load

Question 3

The muscle contraction causes a rotational force vector at the joint called ______ or a bending force vector called _________

Answer 3

Torque; moment

A bending moment

Question 4

Muscle contraction, no movement (so no change in muscle length)

Answer 4

Isometric

Question 5

Muscle shortens and joint moves

E.g. quads shorten while walking up stairs

Answer 5

Concentric

Question 6

Muscle lengthens while contracting.

Answer 6

Eccentric

Question 7

What type of contraction is good to stabilize joints?

Answer 7

Isometric

Question 8

Which type of contraction decelerates the motion of the joint to control movement and dampen sudden shock on joint?

Answer 8

Eccentric

Question 9

When rehabilitating someone, what order would you rehab them (in terms of the 3 types of contraction)

Answer 9

Isometric
Concentric
Eccentric

Question 10

List relative tension, from most to least

Answer 10

Eccentric
Isometric
Concentric