Which of the following statements relating to skeletal muscle and their functions is not correct?
A) Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by ligaments.
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) Muscles that cause the same action at a joint are referred to as synergists.
E) Muscles that produce opposing actions are called antagonists.
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