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

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The insertion is the point of attachment of a muscle to the bone that moves when the muscle contracts, distinguishing it from the origin, which is attached to the stationary bone.

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