In which type of contraction does the muscle maintain a constant tension as it moves?
A)Isotonic
B)Isometric
C)Hypertonic
D)Hypotonic

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An isotonic contraction describes when the muscle maintains a constant tension as it moves. In an isometric contraction, the muscle maintains a constant length when tension increases. Hyper- and hypotonic are not used to describe skeletal muscle activity.

In Which Type of Contraction Does the Muscle Maintain a Constant