What Muscle Action Is Involved in the Movement of the Knee

question 9

Multiple Choice

What muscle action is involved in the movement of the knee joints in the power phase of the standing long jump?

• A) concentric contraction of the knee flexors
• B) concentric contraction of the knee extensors
• C) eccentric contraction of the knee flexors
• D) eccentric contraction of the knee extensors

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