The ability of a muscle to recoil or return to normal resting length after a stretching or shortening force is removed is called

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Elasticity is the ability of muscle to return to its normal resting length after being stretched or shortened, due to the elastic properties of the muscle fibers. Irritability refers to a muscle's ability to respond to a stimulus, contractility refers to the ability of muscle fibers to contract, and extensibility refers to the ability of muscle fibers to lengthen or stretch.

The Ability of a Muscle to Recoil or Return to Normal