What happens during an eccentric muscle contraction?

A) ?The muscle shortens to overcome the resistance.
B) ?The muscle movement is restricted.
C) ?The muscle movement accelerates.
D) ?The muscle lengthens to overcome the resistance.
E) ?The muscle movement decelerates.


D

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