In Which Type of Muscle Contraction Does the Load Exceed

question 28

Multiple Choice

In which type of muscle contraction does the load exceed the muscle's peak capacity?

• A)isotonic
• B)isometric
• C)isocentric
• D)eccentric
• E)concentric

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