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Right clavicle larger than left clavicle?

That usually depends on which hand is dominant. The dominant hand will have a stronger and shorter clavicle. So if you're right handed, your right clavicle will be shorter but probably thicker.


What are the differences between tonic and phasic muscle contractions in terms of their duration and intensity?

Tonic muscle contractions are sustained and steady, while phasic muscle contractions are brief and intense. Tonic contractions last longer and have a lower intensity, while phasic contractions are shorter in duration but have a higher intensity.


When an object is close to your eye what does the lens becomes thin or thick?

When an object is close to your eye, the lens becomes thicker. This is because the ciliary muscles surrounding the lens contract, allowing the lens to change its shape and increase its refractive power to focus on nearby objects.


Which proteins found myofilaments contains the cross bridge?

The two muscle filaments are Myosin and Actin. Myosin is the thicker of the two. When a muscle contracts, a hook like particle extends off the myosin and grabs the actin pulling it in causing the contraction/ tension of the muscle


What is the difference between a gorilla skeleton a human skeleton?

A gorilla skeleton typically has more robust and thicker bones compared to a human skeleton. Gorillas also have longer arms and shorter legs in proportion to their bodies, and their skulls have distinct features like a sagittal crest for muscle attachment. Additionally, gorillas have specialized adaptations for their quadrupedal movement and climbing abilities.

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When does a muscle become shorter and thicker?

Muscle becomes shorter and thicker during contraction... so what?!!! (help me!!!)


When a muscle contracts it become shorter or longer?

It becomes shorter.


What does a muscle become when it contracts?

A muscle becomes shorter when it contracts.


When a muscle contracts how does actin and myosin get shorter?

When the muscle contracts, it gets shorter. When it relaxes, it gets longer.


When muscles contracts it becomes shorter and thicker?

Muscle cells are also known as muscle fibres. A muscle fibre is made up of myofibrils. The myofibrils are made of many myofilaments. When myofilaments are stimulated by a nerve impulse they slide over each other contracting or shortening the muscles.


Why does pulling a muscle represent contraction?

Contraction is the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter, so if a muscle is pulled, it has become shorter and tighter. Hope this helped!


Does gaining muscle make you shorter?

No, gaining muscle does not make you shorter.


What is the homonym for contract?

The homonym for contract is "contract," which can also refer to a legal agreement or a muscle that becomes shorter and tighter.


What is the force that causes part of the to become shorter and thicker?

Compression


What happens to the gastrocnemius muscle when the shank is flexed as in walking?

When the shank is flexed as in walking, the gastrocnemius muscle is contracted. This allows for plantar flexion of the foot, pushing the body forward during the walking motion. The gastrocnemius muscle plays a critical role in the propulsion phase of walking.


What happens to the muscle when it contracts?

Since muscles cannot do work by "expanding", they are arranged in pairs, pulling in opposite directions. When one muscle of a pair contracts, the other relaxes. This generates movement in the desired direction.


Does the right or the left of the heart have the thicker muscle?

The left side of the heart has larger muscle.