Determine the type of muscle contraction needed to lower a heavy bowling ball down by your side so you can roll it down the lane
What will be an ideal response?
An isotonic eccentric contraction results in muscle lengthening and is the type of contraction that allows you to lower a heavy load. Motor units must generate tension while the sarcomere stretch and lengthen.
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