In Which Scenario Do Skeletal Muscles Pull on Other Skeletal

question 217

Multiple Choice

In which scenario do skeletal muscles pull on other skeletal muscles, rather than pulling on a skeleton?

• A) A person performing a chin-up
• B) An elephant moving its trunk
• C) A person turning her head from left to right
• D) Muscle contractions being used to maintain posture
• E) A lobster moving its legs

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