Your patient holds a weight in his right hand.Consider only the muscle activity of the elbow flexors.What type of muscle contraction would occur if T_M = 400 N,and T_L = 500 N,and motion is in the direction of elbow extension? (T_M = torque of muscle; T_L = torque of load) A) Isometric B) Concentric C) Eccentric D) Synergistic

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The given torques indicate that the load torque (T_L) is greater than the muscle torque (T_M), which means the muscle is lengthening while attempting to contract. This type of muscle contraction is known as an eccentric contraction. Therefore, the correct choice is C) Eccentric.

Your Patient Holds a Weight in His Right Hand