muscle contraction that either shortens (concentric) or lengthens (eccentric)

muscle contraction where the length of the muscle does not alter. The contraction is constant.

lengthening of a muscle when it contracts

Types of muscle contraction (isometric, concentric and eccentric)

Physical education

This unit will examine the structure and function of both the skeletal and the muscular systems. It includes locating major bones and muscles before defining and analysing what movements are possible at different joints.

Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system

Which muscle contraction is used here to hold the handstand?

Which muscle contraction is used on the upwards phase of a bicep curl?

Match the muscle contraction to the correct description.

Which image shows eccentric muscle contraction in the agonist muscle?

Isotonic muscle contraction results in {{ }} movement.

triceps during the upwards phase of a press up

triceps during the downwards phase of a press up

Match the movement example to the correct muscle contraction.

Which muscle is the agonist at the ankle during a calf raise?

What is the common name for this exercise where the body is held in this position?

Which muscle pair are the agonist and antagonist here?

flexion of the elbow in the downward phase of a press up

Match the movement to the correct agonist muscle.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Types of muscle contraction (isometric, concentric and eccentric)

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.