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) lu earetully lower your torso by bending your knees until your thighs are near

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Question

) lu earetully lower your torso by bending your knees until your thighs are nearly parallel to the floor. 3 Remain in the crouched position for a few seconds. Then, slowly elevate your torso, returning to the upright position. 4 During the knee bend, identify the thigh muscles that are performing the following: a. Concentric isotonic contraction: b. Eccentric isotonic contraction: As you return to an upright position, identify the thigh muscles that are performing the following a. Concentric isotonic contraction: b. Eccentric isotonic contraction: EXERCISE 13 Physiology of the Muscular System 2

Explanation / Answer

ANS 4) During knee bend the thigh muscles that perform:

a) Concentric isotonic contraction: Lateral retinaculum muscle

b) Eccemtric isotonic contraction: Bicep femoris muscle

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ANS 5) As you return to upright position thigh muscles that perform:

a) Concentric isotonic contraction: Calf muscles

b) Eccentric isotonic contraction: Iliotibial bands