FSMTB MBLEx Exam - Topic 2 Question 60 Discussion

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Question #: 60
Topic #: 2

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What do the levator scapulae, trapezius (upper fibers), biceps brachii, subscapularis and soleus all have in common?

AAct on the shoulder

BPhasic muscles

CPostural muscles

DFast twitch muscle

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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.

by Susy at May 13, 2026, 06:15 PM

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Tracey

16 days ago

I think they all act on the shoulder, but I'm not entirely sure if the soleus fits in that category.

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