How does an isometric muscular contraction occur?
A) The muscle shortens in length as the contraction is developed to overcome or move some resistance.
B) The muscle contracts to increase tension but there is no change in the length of the muscle.
C) The muscle contracts to increase tension with a change in the length of the muscle.
D) The muscle contracts while being elongated but does not change in length.
E) The muscle shortens in length, then elongates.

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Isometric muscular contraction occurs when the muscle contracts to increase tension without changing its length, meaning there is no visible movement of the joint.

How Does an Isometric Muscular Contraction Occur