Test 3

Front

What are hip horizontal adductors?

Back

Muscles that bring the thigh towards the midline of the body while in a horizontal position.

Front

What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under tension?

Back

Eccentric contraction.

Front

What is an isometric contraction?

Back

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle length does not change while under tension.

Front

What is a concentric contraction?

Back

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens while generating force.

Front

What are shoulder horizontal abductors?

Back

Muscles that move the arm away from the midline of the body in a horizontal plane.

Front

Define agonist in muscle movement.

Back

The muscle that is primarily responsible for a specific movement.

Front

What is the role of hip flexors?

Back

Muscles that help lift the thigh towards the torso.

Front

What happens to the agonist during an eccentric contraction?

Back

The agonist muscle lengthens while still generating force.

Front

What is the difference between isometric and concentric contractions?

Back

Isometric contractions involve no change in muscle length, while concentric contractions involve shortening of the muscle.

Front

Give an example of an exercise that uses shoulder horizontal abductors.

Back

Lateral raises with arms extended.