For defecation to take place, the puborectalis must

A.  contract.
B.  relax.


B

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When the myosin head flexes into a bend, pulling the actin filament along with it, this is called the

A. power stroke. B. muscle tone. C. action reaction. D. action potential. E. recovery stroke.

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The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the tibia and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments

A) cruciate B) fibular collateral C) patellar D) popliteal E) tibial collateral

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The knee joint is stabilized by ________ major ligaments

A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9 E) 11

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