Based on research evidence, which of the following best describes the organization of postural muscle preparation for performing a well-learned skill?

A. A flexibly organized synergy of onset orders for the muscles involved
B. A randomly organized set of onset orders for the muscles involved
C. Postural muscle preparation is not a part of the action preparation process
D. A rigid temporal organization that specifies the onset order for the muscles involved


Answer: A

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