concentric contraction en · NOUN
Meanings
- When a muscle shortens while generating force, overcoming resistance to create movement, like the upward motion in a bicep curl or pushing up in a push-up.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| concentric contractions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
isometric contraction · eccentric contraction · isotonic contraction