Muscle contractions, movements & fibre types

Front

"Muscle action where the muscle remains the same length" refers to which type of muscle contraction?

Back

Isometric

Front

Which fibre types are white, fatigue rapidly and have a low level of oxygen?

Back

Type 2, Fast-twitch fibres

Front

A concentric muscle contraction is when...

Back

The agonist muscle shortens

Front

100M Sprinter have more of which muscle fibre type?

Back

Type 2

Front

Define the term agonist.

Back

The contracting muscle which shortens.

Front

When flexing the arm at the elbow, which muscle is the antagonist?

Back

Triceps

Front

Which muscle (agonist) causes flexion of the leg at the knee?

Back

Hamstrings

Front

What is a sporting example of an isometric contraction?

Back

Handstand, Headstand, Plank, Wall sit, Crucifix

Front

In the downwards phase of a press-up, the triceps contract....?

Back

Eccentrically