Do you know what's happening in the diagram? This model can tell you so much about physiology, mechanics, musculotendinous function, assessment and programming, for injured and healthy muscle. But let’s start at the beginning.
What do the abbreviations stand for?
CC = contractile component e.g. muscle - actin and myosin filaments
PEC = parallel elastic component e.g. mysial tissues – perimysium …
SEC = series elastic component e.g. tendon
What are you seeing in this diagram?
Hint, A is modelling the sarcomere/muscle at resting length.
What is happening in B and C?
The sarcomere/muscle has extended to a longer length i.e. an eccentric contraction.
What else are you seeing?
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