In $\Bbb R^3$, If tangent map of F preserves inner product, then F is an isometry?

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I am differential geometry beginner. I have one question.

Following statement is well known. If $F$ : $\Bbb R^m\rightarrow\Bbb R^n$ is a map & diffeomorphism. And if $F_*$(tangent map of $F$) preserves inner product, then $F$ is an isometry.

But In $m=n=3$, $F$ is still Isometry even if we subtract the condition of '$F$ is a diffeomorphism'

I tried several ways to prove this, but it was useless. I really want to know this elementary proof. Thanks.