Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

The Difference Between Concentric and Eccentric Contractions

09/11/2023

Welcome to today’s blog, where we’re diving deep into concentric and eccentric contractions, in the world of anatomy and physiology! Today, we’re unravelling the mystery surrounding concentric and eccentric muscle contractions. If you’ve ever found yourself confused about these terms, you’re not alone. But fear not, because we’re here to make this tricky topic simple …

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What Joint Action Occurs in The Concentric Phase of the Pec Fly Exercise?

28/03/2023

This week’s edition of “mock question dissection” explores and answers the question… What Joint Action Occurs in The Concentric Phase of the Pec Fly Exercise?” You’ll discover: Watch Mock Question Dissection… Today’s Mock Question: What Joint Action Occurs in The Concentric Phase of the Pec Fly Exercise? Why are some multiple-choice questions so difficult? Multiple-choice …

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Roles of The Rotator Cuff Muscles

15/07/2022

This video and blog will teach you all about the Roles of The Rotator Cuff Muscles, and a simple acronym to remember the name and position of the rotator cuff muscles. You’ll also learn the individual actions of the rotator cuff muscles. You will need to know this for your Level 3 Anatomy exams, as …

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Understanding Isotonic Contractions

Understanding Isotonic Contractions

14/06/2022

This video and blog will teach you all about Isotonic contractions, and 5 clear steps to breaking down any exercise to work out the isotonic muscle contractions. You’ll also learn the difference between isometric and isotonic contractions. You will need to know this for your Level 2 and Level 3 Anatomy exams, as well as …

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What Are Antagonist Muscle Pairs?

19/04/2022

This blog will teach you all about Antagonist muscle pairs so you can be prepared for your Level 2/ 3 Anatomy exam and understand when planning supersets for clients. You will need to know how the blood flows that muscles work in pairs using reciprocal inhibition and that every agonist muscle has an antagonist muscle …

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