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Isometric and Isotonic Muscle Movements

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
The type of muscle contraction where the muscle tenses but does not shorten.  
a)
Isometric
b)
Isotonic
c)
Contraction
d)
relaxation
3.
When a muscle is under tension, it is not possible for it to be lengthening
a)
True
b)
False
4.
As the athlete lowers the weights, his biceps undergo-
a)
isometric concentric contraction
b)
isotonic eccentric contraction
c)
isometric contraction
5.
What are the three types of muscles?
a)
Cardiac, Elastic, Smooth
b)
Smooth, Curly, Skeletal
c)
Smooth, Cardiac, Skeletal
d)
None of the above
6.
Holding barbells out in a sustained motion would be a...
a)
Isometric contraction
b)
Isoinertial contraction
c)
Eccentric contraction
d)
Concentric contraction
7.

Which of these terms means "isolating tension"? 

a)
Eccentric
b)
Concentric
c)
Isometric
d)
Isotonic
8.

Henry is getting ready to kick a field goal. When his thigh muscle contracts to straighten his knee right before the kick, this is known as _____ contractions?

a)

Concentric

b)

Eccentric

c)

Isometric Contraction

d)

Isokinetic Contraction

9.

Sally is carrying a box of training materials directly in front of her, as she is on her way to set-up a conference room prior to the start of a seminar. While she is walking her biceps are remaining in a fixed position and are not being raised or lowered. Which of the following is this an example of?

a)

Concentric Contraction

b)

Eccentric Contraction

c)

Isometric Contraction

d)

Isokinetic Contraction

10.

Jerrel has to go to physical therapy twice a week after injuring his knee. While there, his physical therapist has him do exercises that are on a machine and will allow Jerrel to put his knee through a full ROM at constant tension throughout the exercise. This is an example of what type of contractions?

a)

Concentric Contraction

b)

Eccentric Contractions

c)

isometric Contractions

d)

Isokinetic Contractions