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Does movement in our legs occur due to contraction and relaxation of muscles of legs?

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Yes. Movement in our legs occur due to contraction and relaxation of muscles of legs

Muscles are special fibres in the body that contract and relax to cause movements. Movement is caused by the contraction and relaxation of muscles. When one muscle contracts, the other relaxes and this causes displacement.

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