A Pitcher Throws a Baseball by Lowering the Forearm to Straighten

question 18

Multiple Choice

A pitcher throws a baseball by lowering the forearm to straighten the arm. During this movement, the biceps muscle ________ and the triceps muscle ________.

• A) contracts; relaxes
• B) relaxes; contracts
• C) relaxes; relaxes
• D) contracts; contracts

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Definitions:

Abu Simbel

An ancient temple complex in southern Egypt, built by Pharaoh Ramses II, known for its massive rock-cut façades and interior chambers.

Aswan High Dam

A large dam located on the Nile River in Egypt, constructed between 1960 and 1970 to control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation, and generate electricity.

Ramses II

A prominent pharaoh of Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty, renowned for his architectural achievements and military victories, ruling from 1279-1213 BCE.

Amarna Period

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