muscular contraction

• Prozess, bei dem sich ein Muskel verkürzt und anspannt, wodurch Kraft und Bewegung erzeugt werden, meist als Reaktion auf eine nervliche Stimulation.

The process by which a muscle becomes shorter and tighter, generating force and movement, typically in response to nerve stimulation.

1. Physiological processB2formal

   The process by which muscle fibers shorten and generate force, enabling movement or maintaining posture.

   Physiologischer Prozess

   • Muscular contraction is essential for all voluntary movements.
   • The doctor explained how calcium ions trigger muscular contraction.
   • During exercise, repeated muscular contractions build strength.

2. Exercise effectB1informal

   The tightening and shortening of muscles during physical activity.

   Effekt von Übungen

   • Weightlifting causes intense muscular contraction in the arms.
   • Stretching before a run helps prevent sudden muscular contractions.
   • The athlete felt a strong muscular contraction in his leg.