Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 10, Problem 18CP
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The definitions of concentric isotonic, eccentric isotonic, and isometric contractions.

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Isotonic contractions basically bring about changes in the muscle length and also cause movement of the body parts. There are two kinds of isotonic contractions- concentric isotonic contraction and eccentric isotonic contraction.

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