Which of the following statements is true about an isometric muscle contraction?
A. It causes tension to develop outside the muscle.
B. It occurs when the muscle length changes but the muscle tension remains the same.
C. It is a dynamic contraction.
D. It is used to stabilize a body segment.
Answer: D
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