Kines test 6: Muscle contractions

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Isometric contractions

equal distance - doesnt produce arthrokinetic nor osteokinetic movement - may strengthen muscle but has little functional implications

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Isotonic contractions

same tone - elicit movements

*Concentric + Eccentric

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Concentric contraction

*type of Isotonic Contraction

muscle shortens causing movement that decreases joint angle

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Eccentric contraction

*type of Isotonic Contraction

muscle lengthens causing movement that increases joint angle