Muscles - roles & types contraction Flashcards
1
Q
what is concentric contraction
A
muscle shortening under tension
2
Q
what is eccentric contraction
A
muscle lengthening under tension
3
Q
what is isometric contraction
A
muscle is contracting but not moving
4
Q
what is isotonic tension
A
tension leading to movement
5
Q
what is isometric tension
A
tension, but no movement
6
Q
what are the 3 types of muscle contraction (3)
A
- concentric
- eccentric
- isometric
7
Q
what are the 2 types of tension (2)
A
- isotonic
- isometric
