PE 11/12 - 2.2 How do Muscles Work?

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Across
  1. 3. The part of the leg where large muscles like the quadriceps are located.
  2. 5. A bundle of fibrous tissue that contracts to produce movement.
  3. 7. The ability of muscles to exert force, often built through exercise.
  4. 9. Tiny stretchable strands that make up muscles and contribute to strength.
  5. 10. A muscle contraction that shortens the muscle while increasing tension.
  6. 12. The study of how muscles and other body systems function.
  7. 13. The tightening of a muscle during activity.
  8. 14. A type of muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens under tension.
Down
  1. 1. The condition of being physically healthy and strong.
  2. 2. The group of muscles on the front of the thigh.
  3. 4. A contraction where the muscle holds a fixed position without changing length.
  4. 6. The action produced by muscle contractions.
  5. 8. Physical activity that engages muscles to improve fitness.
  6. 11. The process of restoring strength and function, often using eccentric exercises.
  7. 12. The position in which someone holds their body, influenced by muscle activity.