Which term describes the ability of a muscle cell to shorten with force?

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Excitability means a muscle cell can be stimulated by a nerve to contract. Conductivity means the stimulation from the nerve moves quickly along the length of the muscle cell. Contractility means a muscle cell can shorten with force. Muscles can only pull. They cannot push. Extensibility means a muscle cell can be stretched. Elasticity means if a muscle cell is stretched, it will return to its original shape.

Which Term Describes the Ability of a Muscle Cell to Shorten