Cardiac Muscle - This type of muscle tissue is only found in the wall of your heart., Agonist - This muscle is also known as the prime mover. (The contracting muscle), Isometric Contraction - The length of the muscle does not change and the joint angle does not alter., Skeletal Muscle - This type of muscle is voluntary, which means its under conscious control., Antagonist - This muscle relaxes as the agonist muscles works., Concentric Contraction - Your muscle shortens as the muscle fibres contract, sometimes known as positive phase of muscle contraction., Synergist - Work together to enable the agonist to operate more effectively., Eccentric Contraction - Sometimes known as the negative phase of muscle contraction., Smooth Muscle - An involuntary muscle that works without conscious thought, located in the walls of the digestive system., Fixator - Stop any unwanted movement throughout the whole body by fixing joints.,

L3 U1 - Muscular System Recap

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