MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -concentric: An isotonic contraction where the muscle shortens.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 2 types of isotonic contractions: concentric and eccentric. In a concentric contraction, the muscle tension rises to meet the resistance then remains stable as the muscle shortens. During eccentric contraction, the muscle lengthens as the resistance becomes greater than the force the muscle is producing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Isotonic Contraction This type of contraction occurs when the force generated by the muscle is greater than the constant load acting on the muscle. An example of a concentric contraction is the motion during the bicep curl when the load is raised in an arc towards the body (Figure 10(b)).

Detailed explanation-4: -Isotonic contractions maintain constant tension in the muscle as the muscle changes length. This can occur only when a muscle’s maximal force of contraction exceeds the total load on the muscle. Isotonic muscle contractions can be either concentric (muscle shortens) or eccentric (muscle lengthens).