Which of the following is true of an eccentric muscle action?
A. The muscle does not control the movement with gravity or resistance.
B. It is described as a positive type of contraction.
C. It results in the joint angle changing in the direction opposite to that of the resistance or external force.
D. The force developed by the muscle is less than that of the resistance.
Answer: D
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