Elasticity

The quality that allows a structure or material to return to its original form on removal of an external force.


A property that allows a muscle to return to its original shape after it is contracted or extended.


The ability of a food to return to its original shape or size after it has been stressed.


The ability of a muscle to return to resting length after being stretched.


The ability to expand and be compressed and to return to the former shape.


The quality of returning to original size and shape after compression or stretching.


For skin, the extent to which it molds to one’s body or snaps back into place when pulled.


 


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