HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (LCPO)
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Chapter 9, Problem 8RQ
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To determine:
The characteristic which is not true for the isometric muscle contraction among the following:
(a) Shortening
(b) Increased muscle tension throughout the contraction phase
(c) Absence of shortening
(d) Used in resistance training
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