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Ability of a muscle to exert force against resistance is called what?
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What class lever is the soleus muscle?
2nd class lever: Toes = Fulcrum Foot = Resistance Soleus = Effort
How does gravity keep you strong?
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What is the process called which involves the contraction of smooth muscle in the artery wall reducing the diameter of the lumen?
Vasoconstriction is normal contraction of smooth muscle in the artery wall.
What is a muscle that rotates the upper arm?
There is not a single muscle that rotates the upper arm. The name of the muscle that contributes in rotation of the upper arm is deltoid muscle.
A strain is an injury in which a muscle what?
A strain, or pulled muscle, is an injury in which a muscle or its attaching tendons are torn due to overstretching. It is often associated with fatigue, muscle overuse and improper movement.
What is the definition of human wants?
Human wants refer to the desires and preferences of individuals for goods and services that can satisfy their needs or improve their quality of life. These wants can vary greatly from person to person and are influenced by factors such as culture, society, and individual preferences. They drive consumption behavior and play a significant role in shaping economic activities.
What is muscle setting?
Low-intensity isometric contractions performed against little to no resistance.
The ability of muscle tissue to stretch when pulled is called?
extensibility
The ability of muscle tissue to shorten and thicken is called what?
contract...
A muscle's ability to resume resting after being stretched is called?
elasticity
What does strength refer to?
Strength refers to a muscle's ability to generate force against physical objects. In the fitness world, this typically refers to how much weight you can lift for different strength training exercises. The type of resistance can include dumbbells, barbells, resistance bands, machines, cables or your own body. When lifting heavy weight, you increase strength, muscle size and connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons
The ability of smooth muscle to function over a wide range of lengths is called what?
plasticity
The ability of smooth muscle to function over a wide range of lengths is called?
plasticity
What is the ability of a muscle to return to its original length is called?
gate way to heaven
What is the ability of a muscle to exert submaximal force repeatedly over a period of time.?
The muscle ability to apply repeated sub-maximal force over a period of time is called Muscular Endurance. This is an important ability for athletes or when playing sports.
What is the ability of a muscle to respond to nerve stimulus called?
neuromuscular efficiency neuromuscular efficiency
The ability of your muscles to do their job over a period of time without becoming tired is called muscle?
The ability of muscles to perform over time without significantly losing strength is called muscle endurance. Regular, extended exercise is the best way to build endurance.
