Concentric
Concentric
Concentric (/kənˈsɛntrɪk/; from Latin concentricus, from con- meaning "together" and centrum meaning "center") refers to items or circumstances that share the same center or axis. It is often used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and medicine.
Medical Usage
In the field of medicine, the term "concentric" is often used to describe the arrangement or pattern of muscle contractions. A Concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens as it contracts, such as when lifting a weight. This is in contrast to an Eccentric contraction, where the muscle lengthens as it contracts.
Related Terms
- Concentric contraction: A type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens as it contracts.
- Eccentric contraction: A type of muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens as it contracts.
- Isometric contraction: A type of muscle contraction where the muscle does not change in length as it contracts.
- Concentric hypertrophy: A condition where the walls of the heart thicken due to increased workload, but the overall size of the heart remains the same.
- Eccentric hypertrophy: A condition where the walls of the heart thicken and the overall size of the heart increases due to increased workload.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concentric
- Wikipedia's article - Concentric
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