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What type of movement occurs when the hamstring muscle contracts?
Flexion
What are muscles called that work in opposition with each other?
Antagonistic muscle pairs. That means to work in opposition to each other.One muscle produces movement in one direction and the other muscle produces movement in the opposite direction. It would seem to be contradictory but a very smooth movement occurs when they work this way.
What happens when a movement occurs in two planes?
When a movement occurs in two planes, it is called turbulence.
What is a concentric contraction?
concentric contraction is atype of muscle contraction which the muscle shortens while genrating aforce The muscle shortens to produce movement. A muscle contraction in which shortening occurs.
What types of joint movement occurs when a muscle moves a body part around its axis?
rotation
What movement occurs when the triceps contract?
The biceps muscle relaxes!!!!!=)
What is segmentation and peristalsis?
This the way the movement occurs in smooth muscle. Peristalsis occurs in the intestine. Segmental movements occur there also but in large waves.
What type of joint movement occurs when a muscle moves a body part around its own axis?
rotation
What occurs when a muscle contracts spasmodically and involuntary?
The a voluntary muscle contracts involuntarily, you will see a little movement through your skin. These movements are often called Tics, Twitches, and Spasms. If the involuntary contractions are widespread and very energetic, they may be called, "Seizures".
What is peristalsis and segmental movements?
This the way the movement occurs in smooth muscle. Peristalsis occurs in the intestine. Segmental movements occur there also but in large waves.
When fermentation occurs in muscle cells muscle fatigue is called by the production of?
Lactic acid builds up and causes muscle burn.
What movement acts on the food from time it leaves the mouth to the time it is digested?
Peristaltic movement of the muscle propels the food ingested further in the digestive system. This movement occurs by rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscles.
