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q130 All of the following are true regarding pennate muscles except: They are sh

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Question

q130

All of the following are true regarding pennate muscles except:

They are shorter than fusiform fibers

They possess a greater range of motion than fusiform muscles

In a given cross-sectional area, they possess more individual fibers than fusiform muscles

They are stronger than fusiform muscles

A.

They are shorter than fusiform fibers

B.

They possess a greater range of motion than fusiform muscles

C.

In a given cross-sectional area, they possess more individual fibers than fusiform muscles

D.

They are stronger than fusiform muscles

Explanation / Answer

Option 'B' is correct. This is because these muscles have smaller range of motion than fusiform muscles.