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What do the levator scapulae, trapezius (upper fibers), biceps brachii, subscapularis and soleus all have in common?
Suggested Answer: C
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All the muscles listed in the question are examples of postural muscles. Postural muscles are slow twitch and highly susceptible to hypertonicity in over-use and under-use scenarios.
22 comments · newest first
CA
Candida
2 days ago
Definitely A! They influence shoulder movement.
HO
Holley
7 days ago
They all act on the shoulder.
ME
Merilyn
12 days ago
I agree, A is the best choice here!
CA
Cassi
18 days ago
I feel like B could fit too, but A is clearer.
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Lauran
23 days ago
True, but A is more specific.
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Sarina
28 days ago
But aren't some of them postural too?
KA
Kati
1 month ago
Definitely A! They all influence shoulder movement.
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Veta
1 month ago
I think they all act on the shoulder.
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Gianna
1 month ago
Fast twitch? Not sure about that one!
MA
Mary
2 months ago
I thought some were more about posture?
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Lai
2 months ago
Wait, are all those really phasic muscles?
LU
Luann
2 months ago
Totally agree with A!
KI
Kip
2 months ago
They all act on the shoulder!
CA
Carolynn
2 months ago
Fast twitch? Not sure about that one!
JE
Jenelle
2 months ago
I think they're more phasic than postural, right?
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Jules
3 months ago
Wait, are the soleus and biceps really in the same category?
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Roy
3 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about shoulder movement.
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Fletcher
3 months ago
They all act on the shoulder!
AN
Antonette
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards A) Act on the shoulder, but I could see how some might argue for B) Phasic muscles based on their roles in movement.
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Gladys
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought the trapezius and levator scapulae were more postural muscles, but then again, the biceps brachii is definitely more phasic.
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Alisha
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about muscle functions, and I feel like B) Phasic muscles might be the right answer since some of these are more about movement.
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Tracey
5 months ago
I think they all act on the shoulder, but I'm not entirely sure if the soleus fits in that category.