Muscular Contractions Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 4 types of muscle contractions
A
Isometric = a muscular contraction which the length of the muscle does not change
2 . Isotonic
3. Eccentric
4. Concentric
2
Q
What is isotonic ?
A
A muscle contraction in which the length of a muscle does not change
3
Q
What is essentric ?
A
An isotonic contraction where the muscle lengthens
4
Q
What is concentric ?
A
An isotonic contraction where the muscle shortens
