muscle contraction
process in which force is generated within muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity
fasciculation
muscle contraction
tetanic contraction
muscle contraction in which a skeletal muscle stays full contracted, under voluntary control, until the mind decides to relax it
muscle tone
continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles
uterine contraction
contraction of the uterus
Action of the heart
It should be comprehended as the functioning of the heart that is directed to maintenance of physiological homeostasis, which is the target function in this case.
isotonic contraction
muscle contraction that maintains constant tension as the muscle changes length
spasm
involuntary contraction of a muscle, organ or orifice
ideomotor phenomenon
psychological phenomenon wherein a subject makes motions unconsciously