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What is Contractile Tone? A Comprehensive Guide to Muscle Health

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Did you know that even when your body is at rest, your muscles are in a constant state of slight, partial contraction? This fundamental physiological state, known as muscle tone, includes a crucial active component called **contractile tone**. Understanding what is contractile tone is key to grasping how your body maintains posture, generates reflexes, and prepares for movement.