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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. animal physiology
  4. musculoskeletal system physiology
  5. muscle physiology
  6. muscle strength
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. musculoskeletal system physiology
  5. muscle physiology
  6. muscle strength
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. musculoskeletal system physiology
  5. muscle physiology
  6. muscle strength
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. musculoskeletal system physiology
  5. muscle physiology
  6. muscle strength
  1. Fields of Study
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. musculoskeletal system physiology
  5. muscle physiology
  6. muscle strength
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. musculoskeletal system physiology
  5. muscle physiology
  6. muscle strength

Preferred term

muscle strength

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The amount of force generated by muscle contraction. Muscle strength can be measured during isometric, isotonic, or isokinetic contraction, either manually or using a device such as a muscle strength dynamometer.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • muscle contractility

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/127739

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