Match the types of muscles, labelled a. and b., with the characteristics.
-used to accomplish movement
A)isometric contraction
B)isotonic contraction

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Isotonic contractions are used to accomplish movement, as they involve the muscle changing length (shortening or lengthening) to move a load. Isometric contractions, in contrast, involve no change in muscle length and thus do not accomplish movement.

Match the Types of Muscles, Labelled A