Which of the following movements in the mammalian skeleton represents the leverage of the third order,where the force is applied at a point between the fulcrum and the point of resistance?

  • A
    Biceps muscle flexing arm at elbow
  • B
    Triceps muscle extending arm at elbow
  • C
    Gastrocnemius muscle raising weight of body on toes
  • D
    Movement of the head of femur in the acetabulum of pelvic girdle

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$A.$ It is initiated by a signal sent by $\text{CNS}$ via a motor neuron.
$B.$ Neurotransmitter generates an action potential in the sarcolemma.
$C.$ Increased $Ca^{++}$ level leads to the binding of calcium with troponin on actin filaments.
$D.$ Masking of the active site of actin prevents contraction; unmasking leads to contraction.
$E.$ Utilising the energy from $\text{ATP}$ hydrolysis to form a cross-bridge.

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