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types of muscular co
types of muscular contractions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| occurs when the muscle shortens while developing tension. | concentric contraction |
| ..occurs when the muscle lengthens while developing tension. | Eccentric contraction |
| ...occurs when tension develops but there is no change in the length of the muscle. | Isometric contraction |
| ...occurs when the muscle shortens or lengthens while resisting a constant load. | Isotonic contraction |
| ...occurs when the tension developed by the muscle, while shortening or lengthing at a constant speed, is maximal over the full ROM. | Isokinetic contraction |