AS Revision Flash Cards The Musculoskeletal System 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationAnatomy & physiologyASOCR Created by: DanpcCreated on: 26-03-13 15:07 Plantar-flexion of the ankle Agonist:gastrocnemius/soleus Antagonist: tibialis anterior 1 of 10 Isotonic concentric contraction Muscular contraction where muscle shortens under tension 2 of 10 Slow oxidative muscle fibre Type of muscle fibre which has many mitochondria and resists fatigue 3 of 10 Extension of the Hip Agonist: gluteus maximus Antagonist: iliopsoas 4 of 10 Osteoporosis Disease characterised by low bone mineral density 5 of 10 Osteoarthritis Wearing down of articular cartilage causing swollen, painful joints 6 of 10 Isotonic eccentric contraction Muscular contraction where muscle lengthens under tension 7 of 10 Fast glycolytic muscle fibre Type of muscle fibre with few capillaries and high anaerobic capacity 8 of 10 Flexion of the Knee Agonist: biceps femoris Antagonist: rectus femoris 9 of 10 Extension of the elbow Agonist: triceps brachii Antagonist: biceps brachii 10 of 10
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