Which of the following statements about the muscular system is NOT true?

A. Muscles work in antagonistic pairs across a joint.
B. Tetanus and tone are features of normal muscle tissue.
C. The human muscular system contains three kinds of muscle tissue.
D. Muscles can move a bone by pushing or pulling it as they contract.
E. Muscles are attached to bones by tendons.


Answer: D

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