During contraction,the order in which the motor units are recruited is:

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The motor units are recruited in a specific sequence known as the "size principle." During low-force activities, small motor units are recruited first, followed by medium units, and finally large motor units. During high-force activities, large units are recruited first followed by medium and small units. Therefore, the correct order is small, medium, large.

During Contraction,the Order in Which the Motor Units Are Recruited