Answer
(a) shortening
Work Step by Step
In isometric contractions tension may build to the muscle’s peak tension-producing capacity, but the muscle neither shortens nor lengthens (page 298).
Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)
by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321743261
ISBN 13:
978-0-32174-326-8
Chapter 9 - Muscles and Muscle Tissue - Review Questions - Page 317: 8
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