Asked by Katie Trujillo on Sep 27, 2024
In an eccentric contraction,a muscle
A) increases as it contracts.
B) becomes heavier as it contracts.
C) shortens as it contracts.
D) lengthens as it contracts.
Eccentric Contraction
A type of muscle contraction that occurs when the muscle elongates while under tension, often associated with controlled lowering movements.
Lengthens
The process of extending in length or duration; to make or become longer.
- Understand the distinctions between types of muscle contractions and their physiological effects.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinctions between types of muscle contractions and their physiological effects.