Which of the following characterizes the "close-packed position" at a joint?

A. muscular tension is maximum
B. joint stability is minimum
C. both joint stability is minimum and muscular tension is maximum
D. neither joint stability is minimum nor muscular tension is maximum


Answer: D

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