In which scenario do skeletal muscles pull on other skeletal muscles, rather than pulling on a skeleton?
A) A person performing a chin-up
B) An elephant moving its trunk
C) A person turning her head from left to right
D) Muscle contractions being used to maintain posture
E) A lobster moving its legs

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Elephant trunks are a unique example where skeletal muscles are arranged to pull against each other rather than directly on bones, allowing for the trunk's remarkable flexibility and strength.

In Which Scenario Do Skeletal Muscles Pull on Other Skeletal