Question

question 19 1 pts the soleus muscle is an example of a _____ muscle. convergent parallel fusiform pennate question 20 1 pts movement is one of the most distinctive and easily observed “characteristics of life.” true false question 21 1 pts the muscle that extends and adducts the arm is the: deltoid. latissimus dorsi. trapezius. pectoralis minor.

Explanation:

• Question 19: The soleus muscle is a pennate muscle. Pennate muscles have fibers that are obliquely attached to their tendon, which gives them a feather - like appearance and allows for greater force production.
• Question 20: Movement is indeed one of the most distinctive and easily observed characteristics of life. Living organisms can move parts of their bodies or move from one place to another.
• Question 21: The latissimus dorsi muscle extends and adducts the arm. The deltoid is involved in multiple arm movements but not primarily extension and adduction. The trapezius is mainly for scapular movement, and the pectoralis minor is involved in shoulder - girdle movement.

Answer:

Question 19: D. pennate
Question 20: A. True
Question 21: B. latissimus dorsi