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Skeleton and Movement — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologySkeleton and Movement5 Marks
Question
Flexor and extensor muscles
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Answer

Flexor Muscles Extensor Muscles
a.Flexor muscles contract and bring about the bending or flexion of joint.a.Extensor muscles contract and bring about the straightening or extension of joint.
b.These muscles decrease the angle between the bones on two sides of a joint.b.These muscles increase the angle between the components of limb.
e.g.Bicepse.g.Triceps

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