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WorksheetsMuscle Contractions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
The type of muscle contraction where the muscle tenses but does not shorten.
a)
Isometric
b)
Isotonic
c)
Contraction
d)
relaxation
2.
When a muscle shortens under tension, it is called_______
a)
isotonic eccentric contraction
b)
isotonic concentric contraction
c)
isometric concentric contraction
d)
isometric eccentric contraction
3.
When a muscle is under tension, it is not possible for it to be lengthening
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Isometric exercises cannot build muscle.
a)
False
b)
True
5.
As the athlete lowers the weights, his biceps undergo-
a)
isometric concentric contraction
b)
isotonic eccentric contraction
c)
isometric contraction
6.
As this athlete jumps into the air, his quadriceps undergo-
a)
concentric contraction
b)
eccentric contraction
c)
isometric contraction
7.
Which uses more energy?
a)
isotonic contractions
b)
isometric contractions
8.
What type of contraction is happening here??
a)
isostabilize
b)
isokinetic
c)
isotonic
d)
isometric
9.
What is the most effective of the 3 to build muscle?
a)
isotonic
b)
isometric
c)
isokinetic
d)
all three are equal
10.
Movement is enabled by muscle
a)
contraction
b)
atrophy
c)
subduction
d)
torpor
11.
When a muscle in under tension, it has to be shortening or lengthening, otherwise it isn't under tension.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Gravity is the biggest driver of eccentric contraction.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
During the upward phase (pressing) which muscle is undergoing concentric contraction?
a)
biceps
b)
triceps
c)
abdominals
d)
quads
14.
During the downward phase of the squat, which muscle is undergoing eccentric contraction?
a)
quads
b)
hamstrings
c)
abdominals
d)
shoulders
15.
During the downward phase of this squat, what muscles are undergoing isometric contractions?
a)
quadriceps
b)
hamstrings
c)
abdominals
d)
calves
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