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ECCENTRIC CONTRACTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eccentric contraction
1, record 1, English, eccentric%20contraction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Muscle contractions which result in movement are known as isotonic contractions. There are two types of isotonic muscle contraction: concentric and eccentric ... Eccentric contractions are the opposite of concentric contractions. The muscle contracts but increases in length. This type of contraction occurs usually in the direction of gravity, to control a movement. For example, using the same biceps curl exercise - as the arm is slowly straightened from the bent position, the Biceps Brachii muscle contracts eccentrically to control the downward movement and increase the angle at the joint. 2, record 1, English, - eccentric%20contraction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contraction musculaire excentrique
1, record 1, French, contraction%20musculaire%20excentrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contraction excentrique 2, record 1, French, contraction%20excentrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les muscles peuvent encore exercer de la force lors d'une contraction avec allongement du muscle. Ce mouvement est appelé contraction excentrique [...] Pour l'illustrer, citons l'action du muscle biceps brachial, lorsque le coude s'étend pour poser un poids très lourd. Dans ce cas, les filaments d'actine s'éloignent du centre du sarcomère en l'étirant. 2, record 1, French, - contraction%20musculaire%20excentrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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