What Type of Muscle Contraction Is Employed by the Elbow

question 41

Multiple Choice

What type of muscle contraction is employed by the elbow flexors when slowly lowering your backpack to your desk?

• A)concentric
• B)eccentric
• C)isometric
• D)isokinetic

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