When muscle is stretched, the elastin fibres straighten, and when regularly leads to long-term lengthening and is called __________.

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Plastic elongation refers to the long-term lengthening of muscle tissue that occurs when it is regularly stretched. This process involves the permanent deformation of the tissue, allowing it to maintain a longer length even after the stretching force is removed, distinguishing it from the temporary stretching seen with elastic elongation.

When Muscle Is Stretched, the Elastin Fibres Straighten, and When