Correct answer: (A) Pennate muscles provide more force; (D) Parallel-fibre muscles facilitate greater shortening
Explanation
Pennation allows a larger physiological cross-sectional area and more fibres in parallel within a given volume, favoring force, A. Parallel-fibre architecture permits longer fibres and greater shortening excursion, D. These compare the standard architectural tendencies rather than every particular muscle.
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