Pearson eText Biology: Science for Life -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Biology: Science for Life -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Muscle can be defined as a bundle or band of fibrous tissue in an animal or human body that has the capability to contract and produce movement in or upholding the location of body parts. There are 3 types of muscle tissue: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal. All muscles are made up of a type of elastic tissue. Every muscle has an antagonistic muscle which performs the opposite movement such as biceps and triceps.

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