You Reach Down to Pick Up a Bucket Full of Water

question 94

Multiple Choice

You reach down to pick up a bucket full of water. When you begin your arm is straight and once you have lifted the bucket your arm is bent (forearm touching your bicep) . Picking up the bucket requires certain muscles to perform work. Which of the following BEST describes the action caused by the force of the muscle contraction?

• A)The force of muscle contraction is transmitted throughout the endoskeleton.
• B)The force of the muscle contraction flexes the elbow joint.
• C)The force of the muscle contraction extends the shoulder joint.
• D)The force of the muscle contraction depends on how far from the elbow joint the bicep attaches to the forearm.

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