In order for the bicep muscle to shorten, the force applied by the muscle must be ________ the load applied at the hand.
A) greater than
B) less than
C) equal to

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In order for the bicep muscle to shorten, the force applied by the muscle must be greater than the load applied at the hand. This is known as overcoming the load or resistance, and is the basic principle of how muscles generate movement.

In Order for the Bicep Muscle to Shorten, the Force