Skeletal Muscles Act by _______________

Question

Skeletal muscles act by _______________.  
A) pulling on bones in opposing pairs.
B) pushing and pulling on bones in antagonistic pairs.
C) pulling on other muscles in a coordinated fashion.
D) contraction against a fluid-filled cavity.
E) functioning as a lever.

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons and act by pulling on them, resulting in movement at the joint. They typically work in opposing pairs, where one muscle contracts while the other relaxes to produce movement.