The elastic component of the gastrocnemius
A) is composed of the epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium surrounding the muscle.
B) is composed of actin and myosin proteins within the muscle cells.
C) must be fully stretched before the gastrocnemius can exert any external force.
D) must be fully stretched in order for the muscle to exert maximum tetanic force.
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