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Quadriceps and hip flexors are the main thing. They have the combined action of driving your whole leg forward. Adductors (groin) are important for a soccer style kick also. loose hamstrings help because the ability to relax them gives your front leg more force. (Also, your hamstrings and glute has to stop your leg after you hit the ball). Your plant foot uses all the thigh and calf muscles and your core transmits the energy from the ground to your kicking leg. The furthest kickers have strong cores.
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What are the differences between isometric, concentric, and eccentric muscle contractions?
Isometric muscle contractions happen when the muscle stays the same length, concentric contractions occur when the muscle shortens, and eccentric contractions occur when the muscle lengthens.
Why do muscle cramps occur?
Muscle cramps occur due to involuntary contractions of muscles, often caused by dehydration, overuse, or mineral deficiencies like potassium or magnesium.
What is peristalses and what triggers it?
Peristalsis is a series of organized muscle contractions that occur throughout the digestive tract.
Peristalsis is example of what type of muscle?
Peristalsis is the contraction of the digestive muscles. Peristalsis is the contractions that occur in the smooth muscles of the body.
What contractions enable body movements?
Muscles in the body enable movements through contractions. These contractions occur when muscle fibers shorten and generate force, allowing for various movements such as walking, stretching, and flexing. The coordinated efforts of different muscle groups contracting and relaxing result in smooth and controlled body movements.
What are the signs of contractions?
The strongest indication that contractions are occurring in association with true labor is that the contractions begin to occur at regular intervals. This is contrary to Braxton-Hicks contractions, which are spontaneous, random uterine contractions that do not occur with actual labor.
Do muscle contractions cause menstrual cramps?
No, not quite.Prostaglandins are produced which cause the uterine contractions to push out menstrual flow, in a healthy woman this should not be painful. It's when the prostagladins are overproduced that menstrual cramps occur as these cause blood vessels to contract so cut off oxygen to the muscle.
What would happen if the length of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle cells was the same as it is for skeletal muscle cells?
tetanic contractions might occur, which would stop the hearts pumping action
What is the middle layer of the uterus which consists of smooth muscle called?
The middle layer of the uterus, consisting of smooth muscle, is called the myometrium. This layer is responsible for the contractions that occur during labor and menstruation.
Where does the creatine phosphate system occur?
The creatine phosphate system occurs in the cytoplasm of muscle cells. It provides a rapid source of ATP for muscle contractions during short bursts of high-intensity exercise.
Skeletal muscle twitch differs from a tetanic contraction in that?
Skeletal muscle twitch is a single, brief contraction and relaxation cycle, whereas a tetanic contraction involves sustained, rapid repeated contractions without relaxation in between. Tetanic contractions occur when the muscle is stimulated at a high frequency, leading to a fused contraction.
What are the symptoms of listerial meningitis?
Symptoms of listerial meningitis occur about four days after the flu-like symptoms and include fever, personality change, uncoordinated muscle movement, tremors, muscle contractions, seizures, and slipping in and out of consciousness.
