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Muscle tone
resting tension in muscle
involuntary nervous stimulation
some motor units stimulated randomly at any time
changes to prevent fatigue
not generate enough tension for movement
decrease during sleep
Isometric contraction
tension is increased, not enough to overcome resistance
muscle length stays the same
Isotonic contraction
tension overcomes resistance
tone stays constant but length changes
Length-Tension Relationship
tension muscle produces depends on length and time of stim
@resting length generates maximum contractile force, optimal overlap thick and thin filaments
@shortened length weaker force, filament movement is limited
@extended length weaker force, minimal thick and thin filament overlap for crossbridge formation
Muscle fatigue
reduced ability to produce muscle tension
cause decrease in glycogen stores during prolonged exercise