Which one of the following statements correctly describes the origin and insertion of a muscle?
A) The insertion is pulled toward the origin during contraction.
B) The origin is pulled toward the insertion during contraction.
C) The origin of a muscle is generally distal (farther from the body's midline) relative to the insertion.
D) The origin and insertion refers to the growth pattern of a muscle during development.
E) There is always a ligament at the origin of a muscle and a tendon at the insertion.

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During muscle contraction, the insertion, which is typically the more movable attachment point, is pulled toward the origin, which is usually the more fixed attachment point.

Which One of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Origin