Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Muscular Contraction.
Muscular Contraction - as a noun
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contraction15muscle contractionHypernyms (Closely Related)
shortening14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"During exercise, muscular contractions increase in intensity to generate force."
"A muscle cramp is an involuntary and painful muscular contraction."
"The process of muscular contraction involves the sliding of actin and myosin filaments."
"Neuromuscular disorders can affect the ability of muscular contractions."
"The strength of muscular contraction is influenced by the number of motor units recruited."
