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Fig. 3. Intrinsic muscle properties: (A) normalized force–length and (B) force–velocity relationships (Delp and Loan, 1995; Zajac, 1989). With deviations from the muscle fiber's optimal length and increasing rates of shortening, the ability of a muscle to produce force decreases. Note, negative velocity values indicate muscle shortening.





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