Muscular Contractions

An isometric contraction is when....

• A muscle contracts and movement occurs

• A muscle lengthens to produce tension

• A muscle contracts and no movement occurs

An isotonic eccentric contraction is when....

• A muscle contracts and movement occurs

• A muscle lengthens to produce tension

• A muscle contracts and no movement occurs

An isotonic concentric contraction is when....

• A muscle contracts and movement occurs

• A muscle lengthens to produce tension

• A muscle contracts and no movement occurs

This type of contraction needs to occur to resist gravity or other forces

• Isotonic Concentric

• Isotonic Eccentric

• Isometric

This type of contraction needs to occur for an agonist to create movement

• Isotonic Concentric

• Isotonic Eccentric

• Isometric

This type of contraction needs to occur for a balance to be held

• Isotonic Concentric

• Isotonic Eccentric

• Isometric

A footballer kicking the ball would require which type of muscular contraction to bring about extension at the knee?

• Isotonic Concentric

• Isotonic Eccentric

• Isometric

A swimmer waiting on the block for the starting signal would require which type of muscular contraction to hold their position?

• Isotonic Concentric

• Isotonic Eccentric

• Isometric

A basketball jumping to recieve the ball would require which type of muscular contraction?

• Isotonic Concentric

• Isotonic Eccentric

• Isometric

A downard phase of a press up require which type of muscular contraction?

• Isotonic Concentric

• Isotonic Eccentric

• Isometric