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17 Cards in this Set
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Types of Muscle Contractions
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Isotonic Contraction = Tension Same
Isometric Contraction = Movement Same Concentric Contraction = Shortening Con Eccentric Contraction = Length Con Isokinetic= Speed |
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Atrophy
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A size that is adequate for the demands placed upon them.
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Hypertrophy
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Muscles that are forced to work harder and increase in size
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Specificity
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Work specific muscles and follow specific guidelines
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Overload
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Enough force to stimulate improvement but not injury
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Hypertrophy
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The enlargement of organs
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Elasticity
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Able to deform and recover back to it's original state.
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Excitability
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Excessive sensibility to an organ
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Contractility
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Capable of contracting
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Static Stretch
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Not involving motion
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Pronated Grip
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Overgrip
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Supinated Grip
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Undergrip
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Nutrient Density
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Foods that are high in nutrients
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Eccentric Phase
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The same muscle that lifted the weight will lower the weight Allow you to lower objects in a slow motion.
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Concentric Phases
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Muscle contractions overcome the resistance. The muscle shortens.
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Essential Nutrients
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Water, Minerals, Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein,
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Major Minerals
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Calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride,
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