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what occurs during an eccentric contraction?
a muscle shortens.
a muscle lengthens.
a muscles length does not change.
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Explanation:

In an eccentric contraction, the muscle lengthens while generating force. This is different from a concentric contraction where the muscle shortens and an isometric contraction where the muscle length remains the same.

Answer:

A muscle lengthens.