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During muscle contraction, the width of the A band remains constant. The A band corresponds to the length of the thick filaments (myosin) and does not change in size during contraction. In contrast, the I band (which contains only thin filaments or actin) shortens as the muscle contracts. This consistent width of the A band reflects the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction, where the filaments slide past each other without changing their lengths.
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Constant contraction of a muscle is?
constant contraction of a muscle is called the muscle tone
Which structure would NOT change size during a muscle contraction?
The A band of a sarcomere would not change size during a muscle contraction. It is the region of the sarcomere that contains the thick filaments (myosin) and remains constant in length as the filaments slide past each other during contraction. In contrast, the I band and H zone do change size as the muscle contracts.
Does muscle tension remain constant during isotonic contraction?
Yes.
What happens to the origin and insertion of a muscle during contraction?
During muscle contraction, the origin (the attachment point of the muscle that remains relatively fixed) and the insertion (the attachment point of the muscle that moves) move closer together. This results in the muscle shortening and causing movement at the joint.
Does the width of the A band remain unchanged during contraction?
Yes, the width of the A band remains unchanged during muscle contraction. The A band corresponds to the length of the thick filaments (myosin), which do not change in length when the muscle contracts. Instead, during contraction, the I band and H zone decrease in width as the actin filaments slide over the myosin filaments. Thus, while the A band stays constant, the overall arrangement of the sarcomere changes.
Which part of the skeletal muscle remains fairly stationary during a contraction?
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What muscle actions would be classified as isotonic contractions?
Isotonic contractions involve muscle actions where the muscle length changes as it contracts against a constant load. There are two types: concentric contractions (shortening of the muscle during contraction) and eccentric contractions (lengthening of the muscle during contraction).
What is called a constant muscle contraction?
Tonus is the continous baseline muscle tone in the body.
What is isotonic range?
Isotonic range refers to a type of muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens during contraction against a constant load. This contraction allows the muscle to produce movement through a full range of motion. It is commonly used in resistance training to build strength and muscle endurance.
What is a property of muscle whereby a steady or constant state of partial contraction is maintained in a muscle?
Muscle Tone
Does the Z line shorten during muscle contraction?
Yes, the Z line shortens during muscle contraction.
The muscle decreases in muscle length during contraction but tension is the same?
Isotonic contraction
