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Which of these terms means "isolating tension"?
Henry is getting ready to kick a field goal. When his thigh muscle contracts to straighten his knee right before the kick, this is known as _____ contractions?
Concentric
Eccentric
Isometric Contraction
Isokinetic Contraction
Sally is carrying a box of training materials directly in front of her, as she is on her way to set-up a conference room prior to the start of a seminar. While she is walking her biceps are remaining in a fixed position and are not being raised or lowered. Which of the following is this an example of?
Concentric Contraction
Eccentric Contraction
Isometric Contraction
Isokinetic Contraction
Jerrel has to go to physical therapy twice a week after injuring his knee. While there, his physical therapist has him do exercises that are on a machine and will allow Jerrel to put his knee through a full ROM at constant tension throughout the exercise. This is an example of what type of contractions?
Concentric Contraction
Eccentric Contractions
isometric Contractions
Isokinetic Contractions
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