The End of a Skeletal Muscle That Is Attached to a Stationary

question 51

Multiple Choice

The end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to a stationary, fixed bone is the origin. The end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to a movable bone is called the

• A) insertion.
• B) hinge.
• C) flexor.
• D) extensor.
• E) joint.

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