The torque of a muscle (rotary component) is greatest in what position?

A. when the moment arm is longest
B. when the muscle insertion is 90° to the bone
C. both A and B
D. position does not affect torque


C. both A and B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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