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Question 64

Spot the false statement about the muscular system and how a contracting muscle acts on a bone.

  1. A contracting muscle actively pushes a bone awayCorrect answer
  2. A contracting muscle can create tension
  3. A muscle pulls along its attachments
  4. Opposite movement may need another muscle

Explanation

A contraction creates tension, so a muscle actively pulls along its line of attachment. It cannot actively shove a bone away; movement in the opposite direction generally requires a different muscle or another force.

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