Chapter 10.6, Problem 27LO

Summary Introduction

To distinguish: The wave summation, incomplete tetany, and tetany that occur with an increase in the frequency of stimulation.

Concept introduction: The tension generated with each contraction of muscle increases until it reaches the point of maximum contraction when all the motor units have been stimulated. This increase in the tension of muscle occurs due to increase in the intensity of the stimulus known as recruitment. It is important because it helps to account all or none law of muscles.