Which of the following statements is not true about muscle approximation?
a. Muscle approximation involves slowly pushing the two ends of a muscle together to shorten it, then slowly lengthening the muscle.
b. The approximation motion mechanically simulates the shortening that occurs during contraction, which produces a relaxation response.
c. It is probable that the spindle fibers register the shortened position, which triggers a resetting of the muscle length by inducing a relaxation response.
d. Muscle approximation is a technique used to increase the strength of an inhibited or stretch-weakened muscle.
d
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