With Eccentric Muscle Contractions

question 89

Multiple Choice

With eccentric muscle contractions,

• A) the development of tension occurs at constant muscle length.
• B) the muscle lengthens while contracting.
• C) the muscle shortens while contracting.
• D) muscle length and tension vary throughout a range of motion.
• E) none of these answers.

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