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Active forces are generated by muscles generally under voluntary control.
True
Passive forces are typically generated by tension in contracted periarticular connective tissues.
False
Internal forces originate from outside the body.
False
External forces can be generated by gravity acting on the body.
True
Passive forces are generated by activated muscles.
False
Learn about the forces that act on the musculoskeletal system, including internal forces generated within the body and external forces acting from outside. Internal forces are subdivided into active forces produced by stimulated muscles and passive forces generated by tension in connective tissues.
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