Muscles make the bones move by pulling and pushing them. Do you agree? Give reasons.

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Solution

The given statement is false. This is because muscles can only pull the bones in one direction. However, muscles do not have the ability to push the bones. In order to facilitate bone movements, at least two sets of muscles are required, which can move the bones in opposite directions.

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While doing work and running, you move your organs like hands, legs etc. Which among the following is correct?

(a) Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones
(b) Smooth muscles contract and pull the tendons to move the bones
(c) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones
(d) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones

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Assertion [A] : Muscles can only pull on structures not push.
Reason [R] : Skeletal muscles are often arranged in pairs that pull bones in opposite directions.

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