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ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 9SQ
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Introduction: 40-50 % of the body weight of an adult is contributed by skeletal muscles. It is primarily attached to the skeleton of the body, but also found at the opening of urinal tracts and gastrointestinal tracts. They perform functions like body movements, posture maintenance, support and protection, heat production, and regulating elimination of materials.
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