In a ________ muscle, the muscle fibers and fascicles lie in a slanted or oblique position to the tendon.
A) parallel
B) circular
C) pennate
D) convergent
E) divergent

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In pennate muscles, the muscle fibers and fascicles are arranged at an angle or slant to the tendon, which allows for a greater number of fibers to be packed into a smaller space. This arrangement increases the force production capacity of the muscle.

In a ________ Muscle, the Muscle Fibers and Fascicles Lie