Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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**Quiz Question: Understanding Muscle Anatomy**

**Question:** Which of the following statements is *true*?

1. Muscles push on bones; they do not pull.
2. The end of the muscle attached to the bone that moves least is the origin.
3. The end of the muscle that attaches to the bone that moves the most is the antagonist.
4. The synergist is the muscle that opposes the primary movement.

*Note:* Please select the statement that is accurate based on muscle anatomy and functions.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Quiz Question: Understanding Muscle Anatomy** **Question:** Which of the following statements is *true*? 1. Muscles push on bones; they do not pull. 2. The end of the muscle attached to the bone that moves least is the origin. 3. The end of the muscle that attaches to the bone that moves the most is the antagonist. 4. The synergist is the muscle that opposes the primary movement. *Note:* Please select the statement that is accurate based on muscle anatomy and functions.
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Bones are rigid, tough connective tissues that are reinforced with various specialized bone cells and calcium/phosphate salts. These bone work in association with muscles and provide the required framework and movement to the body.

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