Skeletal Muscles Are Arranged in Antagonistic Pairs

question 7

Multiple Choice

Skeletal muscles are arranged in antagonistic pairs. What does this mean and what is an example?

• A) When one contracts, the other relaxes and this allows the bones to move; triceps and biceps.
• B) When one sarcomere contracts, the neighboring one relaxes; triceps and biceps.
• C) One is under conscious control and one is not; the diaphragm and ribs.
• D) There is always paired cartilage and muscle tissue; the knee joint.
• E) There are always paired tendons and ligaments; the hip joint.

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