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Entire Muscle contraction
ch 11, contractions
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/10/2012

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Term
Isotonic contraction
iso=same, tonic=constant
Definition
tension remains constant in muscle/length shortens
Term
Isomeric contraction
Definition
tension increases in muscle/length remains constant
*lifting heavy things-muscle does not shorten *taught=firm
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Tonic contraction
Definition
important for posture (only when awake)
Term
Muscle organs obey GRADE STRENGTH PRINCIPLE
Definition
The heavier the load on the muscle/the more muscle cells require to contract
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