23. Types of Muscle Contraction

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle length remains the same while tension increases?

• Concentric

• Isometric

• Eccentric

• Isotonic

During which type of contraction does the muscle shorten as it contracts?

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• Concentric

• Static

Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle lengthening while under tension?

• Isometric

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isotonic

Holding a plank position is an example of which type of muscle contraction?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Dynamic

• Isometric

Lowering a dumbbell slowly during a bicep curl is an example of which contraction?

• Eccentric

• Concentric

• Isometric

• Isotonic

Which contraction is primarily responsible for muscle soreness after intense exercise?

• Isometric

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isotonic

Pushing against a wall without moving it is an example of which contraction?

• Isometric

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isotonic

Which contraction occurs when you lift a 15 kg box from the floor to a table?

• Isometric

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isotonic

When descending stairs, which type of contraction is mainly used by the quadriceps?

• Isometric

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isotonic

Which of the following best describes an isometric contraction?

• Muscle shortens while producing force

• Muscle lengthens while producing force

• Muscle length does not change while producing force

• Muscle alternates between shortening and lengthening