What Happens When You Stretch?

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Muscle stretching starts with the sacromere. The area increases between the myofilaments. Collagen fibers align themselves with the presence of tension. When muscles are stretched, fibers can lengthen. Proprioceptors have to do with nerves. They're the source of ones own body positiona and movement. They are located in the tendons and in muscle fibers. The basic functiion of the golgi tendon is to help protect muscles, tendons and ligaments from injuries. Recipricol inhibition is when the agonist contracts and forces the antagonists to relax. A muscle spindle records the change in length when a muscle is stretched and sends signals to the spine.
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"This basic function of the golgi tendon organ helps to protect the muscles, tendons, and ligaments from injury". This was interesting because it shows the importance of the golgi tendon. I have never heard of it until now and I can see how it benefits our body.
"It is easier to stretch a muscle that is relaxed than to stretch a muscle that is contracting". I did not think it mattered when to stretch your muscle until now. I now can relate this to my workout and only stretch when I am relaxed.
"This basic function of the muscle spindle helps to maintain muscle tone and to protect the body from injury". This is similar to the golgi tendons in that they both help protect us from injuries yet their functions are so different.