Asked by Salomé Daraselia on May 28, 2024
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Which of the following muscles flexes a joint?
A) Abductor muscle
B) Adductor muscle
C) Extensor muscle
D) Flexor muscle
Joint
A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.
Flexor Muscle
A muscle that contracts to bend a limb or part of the body towards its origin.
- Categorize muscles according to their functions in facilitating movement at joints.
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Karen BabasMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Flexor muscles contract to bring two bones closer together, resulting in a flexion movement at the joint. Abductor and adductor muscles move limbs away and towards the midline of the body, respectively. Extensor muscles straighten or extend a joint.
Learning Objectives
- Categorize muscles according to their functions in facilitating movement at joints.