Your Patient Holds a Weight in His Right Hand

Multiple Choice

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