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A rhythmic contraction refers to a repeated pattern of muscle contractions at regular intervals. This can occur in various muscles in the body, including the heart muscle during the cardiac cycle. Rhythmic contractions are important for fundamental physiological processes such as pumping blood or generating movement.
The point of contact between the nerve and the muscle fibers it stimulates is called a neuromuscular junction. This junction allows for communication between the nervous system and the muscular system, facilitating muscle contraction in response to nerve impulses.
tetanic contraction.
The small muscular tube that carries the sperm from the testes to the urethra is called the vas deferens.
Sections of chromosomes that code for a trait are called genes.
a cramp or spasm.
peristalsis
A muscular contraction that causes a muscle to shorten is called a concentric contraction. A concentric contraction is a type of isotonic contraction.
The application of muscular force with movement is called muscle contraction. This occurs when muscles generate tension and shorten in length to produce movement such as lifting a weight or running.
The muscular system coordinates the contraction of the whole muscle through a process called excitation-contraction coupling. When a signal from the nervous system reaches a muscle fiber, it triggers the release of calcium ions, which bind to proteins in the muscle cells and initiate the contraction process. This coordinated effort allows the entire muscle to contract in a synchronized manner, enabling movement and strength.
A cramp is a sudden over-shortening of a muscle. Cramps are involuntary and, often, severe. They can be extremely painful.
The continuous partial contraction of muscle is called muscle tone
isometric- Application of muscular force without movement
The muscular portion of the cardiac wall is called the myocardium. It is responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body. The myocardium is made up of cardiac muscle cells that are interconnected to allow for coordinated contraction of the heart.
A rhythmic contraction refers to a repeated pattern of muscle contractions at regular intervals. This can occur in various muscles in the body, including the heart muscle during the cardiac cycle. Rhythmic contractions are important for fundamental physiological processes such as pumping blood or generating movement.
The point of contact between the nerve and the muscle fibers it stimulates is called a neuromuscular junction. This junction allows for communication between the nervous system and the muscular system, facilitating muscle contraction in response to nerve impulses.
It is called concentric isotonic contraction.