When lifting objects off the floor, it is safest to use the muscles of the:
a. shoulders.
b. arms
c. back.
d. legs.
d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The shoulders are not the largest muscle for lifting.
b. Incorrect. The arms are not the largest muscle for listing.
c. Incorrect. The back is very vulnerable to injury while lifting.
d. Correct. The legs are the largest muscles for lifting.
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