Which Type of Muscle Contraction Describes a Relative Shortening of the Muscle

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which type of muscle contraction describes a relative shortening of the muscle?

• A) Concentric
• B) Eccentric
• C) Isometric
• D) Isokinetic

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