Muscle Contraction Types and Functions

Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle shortens as it contracts, thus producing movement?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• None of these are correct

Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle acts as a stabilizer, assisting to maintain a given body position?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• None of these are correct

Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle group provides a breaking action against gravity?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• None of these are correct

Which muscle group works as the prime mover?

• agonist

• antagonist

• stabilizer

• synergist

Which muscle group works in opposition of the prime mover?

• agonist

• antagonist

• stabilizer

• synergist

Which muscle group works is not directly involved in movement, but they assist the primary muscles to keep the body steady?

• agonist

• antagonist

• stabilizer

• synergist

What kind of muscle in voluntary?

• Cardiac

• Smooth

• Skeletal

• none of these are correct

What kind of muscle is found in the heart?

• Cardiac

• Smooth

• Skeletal

• none of these are correct

What kind of muscle is found in the internal organs?

• Cardiac

• Smooth

• Skeletal

• none of these are correct

What connects muscle to bone?