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

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


Answer: C

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