When the wrist is flexed,the finger flexors cannot produce as tight a fist as when the wrist is in a neutral position. This is an example of what?

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Active insufficiency occurs when a muscle becomes shortened to the point that it cannot generate or maintain active tension, leading to a decrease in muscle efficiency. In this case, when the wrist is flexed, the finger flexors are already partially contracted and cannot shorten further to produce a tight fist, exemplifying active insufficiency.

When the Wrist Is Flexed,the Finger Flexors Cannot Produce as Tight