Which is not correct with reference to physical structure of the body?

2021

Which is not correct with reference to physical structure of the body?

  1. A.

    Mesomorphic

  2. B.

    Antagonistic

  3. C.

    Ectomorphic

  4. D.

    Endomorphic

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Correct answer: B

Concept: Human physical body structure is classified using Sheldon's somatotype theory into three basic types based on physique and body composition: Mesomorphic (muscular, athletic build), Ectomorphic (lean, thin build), and Endomorphic (rounded build with a higher proportion of body fat).

Application: The question asks which term does NOT relate to physical body structure. Three of the four options -- Mesomorphic, Ectomorphic, and Endomorphic -- are exactly these three somatotypes. The remaining option, Antagonistic, is a term from muscle physiology: it describes a pair of muscles that act in opposition during movement (one contracts while the other relaxes), such as the biceps and triceps. This describes muscle action, not body-structure classification.

Contrast (by option value):

  • Mesomorphic describes a muscular, athletic body build -- a valid physical-structure category.

  • Ectomorphic describes a lean, thin body build -- a valid physical-structure category.

  • Endomorphic describes a rounded body build with a higher proportion of body fat -- a valid physical-structure category.

  • Antagonistic describes how a pair of muscles act against each other during movement -- a muscle-action term, not a body-structure category. This is why it does not belong with the other three.

Result: Antagonistic is therefore the term that is not correct with reference to physical structure of the body.

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