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PN 123 Anatomy & Physiology

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Define ISOMETRIC contraction

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Relating to or denoting muscular action in which tension is developed WITHOUT contraction of the muscle... no change in muscle length, GREAT ^ in muscle tension: PUSHING AGAINST IMMOVABLE FORCE.. **most body movements involve combo of isotonic/metric contractions


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relating to or denoting muscular action in which tension is developed WITHOUT contraction of the muscle... no change in muscle length, GREAT ^ in muscle tension: PUSHING AGAINST IMMOVABLE FORCE.. **most body movements involve combo of isotonic/metric contractions
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