stackyFACTSPennate muscles are structured exactly like a bird's feather just to maximize sheer physical force. By slanting the muscle fibers diagonally against a central tendon instead of running parallel, your body packs way more fibers into a small space, sacrificing flexibility for raw, unadulterated power.
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