What Does the Term Intrinsic Refer to in Regards to Muscle

question 41

Multiple Choice

What does the term intrinsic refer to in regards to muscle?

• A) Intrinsic describes a muscle that has an origin and insertion located in the same body region.
• B) Intrinsic describes a muscle that has an origin and insertion located in different body regions.
• C) Intrinsic describes the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts.
• D) Intrinsic describes the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does move when the muscle contracts.

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