Question

In an eccentric contraction, the muscles fire, but there is no movement at the joint and no change in the length of the muscle.

A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Answer 1

An eccentric contraction does not cause any movement at the joint and no change in the length of the muscle.

Step-by-step explanation:

An eccentric contraction does not cause any movement at the joint and no change in the length of the muscle.

Eccentric contractions occur when the muscle is lengthening while still producing tension. This type of contraction is important for movement and balance in the body.

For example, when you lower a weight slowly and in a controlled manner, the biceps brachii muscle is undergoing an eccentric contraction as the muscle tension decreases and the muscle lengthens.