Tonic contraction
tonic contraction n.
The sustained contraction of a muscle, as is necessary for maintaining posture.
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noun 1. tonic quality or condition. 2. the state of bodily tone. 3. Physiology. the normal elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc., by which the tone of the system is maintained. noun 1. the state, condition, or quality of being tonic 2. (physiol) another name for tonus tonicity to·nic·i·ty (tō-nĭs’ĭ-tē) n. Normal firmness or […]
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