Review - 16 Feb (T1/T4)

The diagram shows a downhill speed skier. What type of muscle contraction occurs in the skier’s quadriceps during this action?

• Isotonic eccentric

• Isotonic concentric

• Isokinetic

• Isometric

Which type of contraction occurs in the rectus femoris while performing a squat (moving from position A to B)?

• Isometric

• Isotonic eccentric

• Isotonic concentric

• Isokinetic eccentric

The diagram shows joints in motion. Which shows a muscle undergoing eccentric contraction?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Outline one type of muscle tissue.

Using an example, define the anatomical term posterior.

State the anatomical location of the iliopsoas.

The diagram shows a skeletal muscle.

Identify the structures A, B and C in the diagram.

Define the term origin of a muscle.

Using an example of each, distinguish between isotonic and isometric muscle contractions.