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1. Year 10 - Muscle Contraction Types
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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is Isometric Contraction?
Back (Answer)
A muscular contraction where a force is applied to a stationary or held position.
#2
Front (Question)
What is Isotonic Concentric?
Back (Answer)
Where the muscle shortens while the force is applied The Shortening muscle pulls on the bone its attached to
#3
Front (Question)
What is Isotonic Eccentric?
Back (Answer)
Where the muscle lengthens while a force is applied Controls the downwards movement against gravity
#4
Front (Question)
What is an example Isometric Contraction?
Back (Answer)
During plank - Abs, glutes, V-sit - Hip Flexors, Abs
#5
Front (Question)
What is an example of isotonic concentric?
Back (Answer)
Bicep Curl - Shortens on the upward phase of the curl
#6
Front (Question)
What is an example of Isotonic eccentric?
Back (Answer)
Bicep Curl - Downward phase it lengthens as it contracts to control the movement