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Muscle Contractions
Definitions of the different types of muscle contractions (isotonic, isolytic, etc.)
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06/27/2012

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Concentric Contraction
Definition
muscle contractions that result in the approximation of the muscle’s origin and insertion.    
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Eccentric Contraction
Definition
lengthening of the muscle during contraction due to an external force
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Isolytic Contraction
Definition
muscle contractions against resistance while forcing the muscle to lengthen.  The operator’s force is more than the patient’s force
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Isometric Contraction
Definition
muscle contractions that result in the increase in tension without an approximation of the origin and insertion.  The operator’s force and the patient’s force is equal
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Isotonic Contraction
Definition
Muscle contractions that result in the approximation of the muscle’s origin and insertion without a change in tension
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