Isotonic Contractions

In this video, we talk about isotonic contractions. We talk about what they are, how much force is generated by them, and how load affects the velocity of shortening.
Sources Used:
Textbook: Boron and Boulpaep "Medical Physiology", 3rd Edition, "Chapter 9: Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle", Section Title: Chapter Author: Edward G. Moczydlowski, pg. 237-240.
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