Which of the Following Statements Relating to Skeletal Muscle and Their

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relating to skeletal muscle and their functions is NOT correct?

• A)Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons.
• B)The origin of a skeletal muscle remains relatively stationary.
• C)The end of the muscle called the insertion is attached to the bone that moves when the muscle contracts.
• D)Contraction of the hamstring muscles extends your knee.
• E)Muscles that produce opposing actions at a joint are called antagonists.

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