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9 Cards in this Set
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Agonist |
Muscle that is a prime mover and that are responsible for a particular action |
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Antagonist |
Muscle that acts as an opposition to the action |
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Assistors |
Muscles that help to perform the same task |
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Stabilizers |
help prevent unnecessary and undesired motions |
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Isomentric |
The tension increases but muscle length stays the same |
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Concentric |
Muscle shortens as positive work is done |
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Eccentric |
Muscle lengthens, oppose the force of gravity |
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Isotonic |
tension remains constant, muscle shortens or lengthens |
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Isokinetic |
tension developed by the muscle while shortening at constant speed is maximal over the full range of motion |
