The type of muscle whose functional characteristics most closely resemble those of its muscle fibers is the________ muscle.
A) pennate
B) circular
C) parallel
D) convergent
E) divergent

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Parallel muscles have muscle fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the muscle, resulting in a greater range of motion and more uniform force generation. This closely resembles the functional characteristics of the muscle fibers themselves, which also run parallel to one another. In contrast, pennate muscles have fibers that are arranged obliquely, allowing for greater force generation but less range of motion. Circular, convergent, and divergent muscles each have their own unique characteristics and are not as closely similar to the function of their muscle fibers as parallel muscles.

The Type of Muscle Whose Functional Characteristics Most Closely Resemble