Isometric contraction occurs when a muscle generates tension through cross-bridge cycling but does not change in length.
Muscle develops tension (cross bridge cycling) but doesn't shorten or lengthen
| Front | What is isometric contraction? |
|---|---|
| Back | Muscle develops tension (cross bridge cycling) but doesn't shorten or lengthen |
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