Attachments To Skeletal Mucsles 4 Flashcards
1
Q
The less moveable attachment of the muscle is called an…..
A
Origin
2
Q
The more moveable attachment of the muscle is called an ….
A
Insertion
5
Q
Muscle attachments:
Every muscle has at least one point of “origin” on a stationary bone and an “insertion” on a bone that moves when the muscle contracts
A
See slide 10 for example