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What type of muscle contraction involves muscle tension developing at constant muscle length?
What type of muscle contraction involves muscle tension developing at constant muscle length?
- Isotonic muscle contraction
- Auxotonic muscle contraction
- Eccentric muscle contraction
- Isometric muscle contraction (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of isotonic muscle contraction?
What is the primary characteristic of isotonic muscle contraction?
- Muscle contraction without movement
- Muscle tension developing at constant muscle length
- The load remains constant as the muscle changes length (correct)
- Continuous partial contractions of skeletal muscle
What is the function of tendon in muscle contraction?
What is the function of tendon in muscle contraction?
- Stimulating various fibers under involuntary control
- Causing continuous partial contractions of skeletal muscle
- Shortening muscles and moving bones
- Transmitting tension generated by contractile elements to the bone (correct)
Which statement accurately describes muscle tone?
Which statement accurately describes muscle tone?
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What is the defining characteristic of eccentric muscle contraction?
What is the defining characteristic of eccentric muscle contraction?
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