Multiple choice

Which of the following movements takes place by concentric contraction?

  1. Attempting to move a weight too heavy for the muscle to lift

  2. Bending of arm at elbow as the hand moves towards shoulder

  3. Muscles of the hand and forearm while gripping an object

  4. Propelling of body by muscles of legs during walking
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bending of arm at elbow as the hands move towards shoulder is by concentric contraction.

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