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What type of contraction in which the muscle fibers do not shorten are called?
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∙ 12y ago
If the muscle can not shorten because the muscle is trying to move a load that is greater than the force, then the contraction is isometric.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIsometric.
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If a muscle contracts and its fibers shorten is the contraction isometric?
No! It is isotonic. But if the muscle contracts and the fibers do not shorten because the load is greater than the force applied to it, it is isometric.
What is the type of contraction in which the muscle fibers produce increased tension but does not shorten?
An isometric contraction builds tension but there is no joint movement.
A contraction that causes a muscle to lengthen rather than shorten is called?
An eccentric contraction is one that causes a muscle to lengthen.
What is the word for muscular contraction involving muscle movement?
Isotonic contractions are the type that involve muscle movement. This movement is due to a change in length as the muscle fibers shorten or lengthen.
A contraction in which a skeletal muscle does not shorten but its tension increases is called isometric?
An isometric contraction is the name given to a skeletal muscle that does not shorten, but increases tension. The muscles generate force to protect themselves.
What is a contraction in which the muscle shorten and work is done?
This is muscle flexion or isotonic contraction.
In a concentration contraction the muscles shorten to produce movement?
True.
Are the most body movements isotonic or isometric?
Most body movements involve isotonic muscle contractions: the muscle fibers either lengthen or shorten as they contract.An isometric contraction involves the muscle fibers staying the same length. Holding something steady, or pushing against a brick wall, are examples of isometric contraction.
what's an isometric contraction?
An isometric contraction is when the muscle does not shorten and no movement results.
What tissues cells shorten and exert force?
The cell of the muscle tissue shorten to exert force. These tissues will support movement of the various muscles in the by exerting force.
What type of muscle contraction will shorten a muscle and decrease the angle between two bones?
Concentric isometric contraction
In the skeletal muscle what is a Z-disk or Z line?
Z-disks or Z-lines are the points of contraction for contractile proteins. They provide structural support for the transmission of force when the muscle fibers are activated to shorten.
