Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134593647
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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The difference in the isotonic and isometric contractions.

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The muscles contract as a result of sliding of the myosin filaments over the actin filaments. Thus, shortening of the muscle fibers brings about the contraction of the muscles. These muscles not always shorten during contraction.

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