Posted: August 17th, 2017

Which of the following terms refers to muscle tension being unchanged with muscle shortening and joint motion?

Which of the following terms refers to muscle tension being unchanged with muscle shortening and joint motion?
a) Isotonic contraction
Exercises such as swimming and bicycling are isotonic.
b) Isometric contraction
Isometric contraction is characterized by increased muscle tension, unchanged muscle length, and no joint motion.
c) Contracture
Contracture refers to abnormal shortening of muscle, joint, or both.
d) Fasciculation
Fasciculation refers to involuntary twitch of muscle fibers.