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How does a muscle expand?(Ask Doctor Cory)
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March 1, 1996|
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Dear Dr. Cory:
How does a muscle expand?
Matthew Yetter
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dear Matthew:
A muscle expands when it relaxes. The muscles in our bodies are attached to bones. They help the bones move, much like strings help a puppet move. But muscles can pull in only one direction. They cannot push. Each bone is usually attached to a pair of muscles. While one muscle pulls and contracts (shortens), its partner relaxes and expands (lengthens).
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Ferns spot in the shade dates back through the ages.(Home Garden)
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Ferns add simple green beauty to yards
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Ferns for flowing fronds
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Fantastic ferns.
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; ...to name his favorite ferns, but Autumn fern ranks among the five...according to the American Fern Society (amerfernsoc.org). WHY USE FERNS? They tolerate shade...the native netted chain fern. WHAT DO FERNS NEED? Moist, well...
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