muscle contraction Synonyms
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muscle contraction Meaning
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muscle contraction (n)
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
muscle contraction Sentence Examples
- Muscle contraction is the process by which muscles generate force.
- Skeletal muscle contraction is controlled by the nervous system.
- Smooth muscle contraction occurs involuntarily in organs such as the stomach and intestines.
- Cardiac muscle contraction is responsible for the rhythmic beating of the heart.
- Eccentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under load.
- Concentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens under load.
- Isometric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle generates force without changing length.
- Muscle contraction requires the presence of calcium ions.
- The strength of muscle contraction is determined by various factors, including fiber type and innervation.
- Muscle fatigue occurs when sustained muscle contraction leads to a decrease in force production.
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(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
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Muscle contraction is the process by which muscles generate force.
Skeletal muscle contraction is controlled by the nervous system.
Smooth muscle contraction occurs involuntarily in organs such as the stomach and intestines.
Cardiac muscle contraction is responsible for the rhythmic beating of the heart.
