Which Type of Fascicle Arrangement Shortens the Least

Question

Which type of fascicle arrangement shortens the least?
A) bipennate
B) circular
C) fusiform
D) parallel

Accepted Answer

Bipennate muscles have fibers arranged on both sides of a central tendon, which allows for more fibers in a given length of muscle, leading to greater force production but less shortening compared to other arrangements.